political geo unit 6 exam Flashcards
5 requirements for a state
pass an enabling act, president, meet population, show majority support, get congressional approval
define nation
a large body of people unified by a common descent
3 examples of nation states
Japan, Iceland, Denmark
What is a stateless nation
a group of people with a shared culture and identity who don’t share a state
3 examples of stateless nation
The Kurds, Palestinians, and the basques
Africa, South Asia and Latin America experienced a period of decolonization and independence movements during which time period?
1945-1960
define self determination
the right to make choices and live life according to one’s own values
what is a natural boundary
a border between areas that follow a natural feature
list three examples of natural boundaries
rivers, lakes, mountains
what are the consequent boundaries
political boundaries drawn to accommodate the culture, ethnic, or social characteristics
example of a consequent boundary
India and Pakistan
define relic boundaries
a former boundary that is no longer in use
definitional
when two political ethites cannot agree
locational
a disagreement over where a political boundary should be drawn
allocational
a boundary that separates resources by two or more countries
operational
the scope of activities, processes, and functions that organ
Name a Spanish exclave that lies within the territory of France
Lliva
According to the united nations convention on the law of seas, territorial sea are ___ nautical miles from the coast line
12
choke point that links the Persian gulf with the Arabian sea
the strait of hormuz
what is the ezz
a maritime area where a country has juris diction over resources and activities
Mercosur is supranational organization location in what 4 countries
Argentina, brazil, paraguay, and venezula
nato
to protect the freedom and security of its members and military
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maintaining international peace and security
