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What is nationality?

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A group of people with a common cultural heritage.

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What is a state?

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A political entity with sovereignty over internal and foreign affairs.

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What is a nation-state?

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An ideal wherein state boundaries match national boundaries. (Ex. Japan, France, Poland, Denmark)

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What are some of the world’s major powers?

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USA, Russia, China, Japan.

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What are some causes of shifting borders?

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War, natural resources, expansion, national conflicts, etc.

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What is the balance of power between sovereign countries?

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If one country becomes too powerful, the other countries can band together against it to prevent it from becoming too powerful.

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What are the United Nations?

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A group of 51 countries formed in 1945 after WWII, dedicated to keeping international peace and security. Promotes social progress, better living standards and human rights.

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Most large countries have what?

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Several different levels of government.

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What is the unitary system?

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Gives all key powers to the national or central government.

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What is the federal system?

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Divides the powers of government between the national and state/provincial governments.

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What is a confederation?

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A loose union of independent territories.

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Governments can be greatly influenced by what?

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Democracy.

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What is a natural boundary?

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Follows physical geographic features.

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What are cultural boundaries?

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Boundaries developed between areas with cultural differences such as places with different religions or languages.

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What are geometric boundaries?

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Usually follows straight lines and do not account for natural and cultural features.

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What is nationalism?

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The belief that one’s country is superior.

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Citizenship practices, public policy and decision making are frequently influenced by what?

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Cultural beliefs.

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Terrorism is what type of conflict?

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Political.

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Alliances and cooperation can be explored from what point of view?

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Geographic.

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What is a traditional economy?

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Habit and custom determine the rules for all economic activity.

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What is a market economy?

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Individuals and private groups make decisions about what things to produce. Based on free enterprise.

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What is free enterprise?

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The idea that private individuals or groups have the right to own property or businesses and make a profit with only limited government interference.

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What is capitalism?

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An economic system in which the government tries to stay out of the way of businesses and there is a great variety of goods/services.

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What is a mixed economy?

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One in which the government support and regulates free enterprise through decisions that affect the marketplace.

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What is a command economy?

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The government owns or directs the means of production and controls the distribution of goods. (Communism and socialism are examples)

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What does the term development refers to what in geography?

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Improvements in the economic/social welfare of people and improvements in production/technology.

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What type of economy does the USA have?

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Mixed market.

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What are renewable resources?

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Constantly being regenerated/replaced by the environment.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Cannot be replaced once used.

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What is free trade?

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The removal of trade barriers so goods can flow freely among countries.

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What is sustainability?

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Meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

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What is the Kyoto Protocol?

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International agreement where countries come together to try to find a way to maintain sustainability.

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What is supranationalism?

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When nations merge together for a common goal.

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What is devolution?

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The breaking apart of countries.

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What is government?

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The institution that people set up to protect their community and enforce its rules.

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What does the government protect?

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Lives, liberty and property of the members of the community.

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What does government provide?

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Public services and social order.

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What is a monarchy?

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A king or queen with inherited power rules. It is the oldest form of government and it’s believed that the ruler has the divine right to rule.

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What is a constitutional monarchy?

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The king or queen shares ruling power with an elected legislature.

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What is a republic?

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People who govern themselves with representatives to make decisions or hereditary nobles to govern.

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What is a democracy?

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People control government through voting. May choose through reps. People enjoy certain basic rights.

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What is a dictatorship?

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Control rests with an individual or a small group of people. Control is seized by force and the citizens are given few rights.

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What is a totalitarian government?

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Single ruler, closely controls every aspect of live. Basically an extreme version of a dictatorship.

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What is a theocracy?

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Religious leaders control government as it is believed that the government is directed by God. No legal separation of church/state. Other faiths are expelled/excluded.

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What is an oligarchy?

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Small group controls decision-making. Power from wealth, military power, social position or combination of all of the above.

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