National Political Systems Flashcards
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State
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A politically organized territory with a permanent population, a defined territory, and a government.
2
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Nation
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A group of people with a shared culture, history, and identity, often seeking political autonomy.
3
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Nation State
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A state whose population shares a common identity (e.g., Japan).
4
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Multinational State
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A state with multiple nations within its borders (e.g., Canada).
5
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Part-Nation State
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A nation that is divided into multiple states (e.g., Korea).
6
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Stateless Nation
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A nation without a recognized state (e.g., Kurds, Palestinians).
7
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Ministates
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Small, independent states (e.g., Monaco, Vatican City).
