Unit 4, Part 2 Vocabulary Selection (Updated) Flashcards
Relic boundaries
No longer functions, but can still be detected on the cultural landscape.
Consequent boundaries
Drawn in order to separate groups based on ethnic, linguistic, religious, or economic differences.
Superimposed boundaries
Forced upon natives by colonizers.
Failed state
A state that is unable to perform the two fundamental functions of the sovereign state: it cannot project
authority over its territory and peoples, and it cannot protect its national boundaries. Often cannot provide
basic necessities for citizens; sometimes referred to as Fragile States.
Delimitation
The translation of the written terms of a boundary treaty (the definition) into an official cartographic
representation.
Demarcation
The actual placing of a political boundary on the landscape by means of barriers, fences, walls, or other markers.
Devolution
The movement of power from the central government to regional governments.
Irridentism
A country should and wants to control the land that they are ethnically or historically related to.
European Union
International organization comprising 27 European countries and governing common economic, social, and security policies.
Federal state
The National+state government makes decisions.
Confederal state
Local/state governments have more authority; national government is weak and limited.
Unitary state
All laws/policies are made at the national level.
Gerrymandering
Redistricting that gives a political party an advantage in elections.
Supranationalism
Countries come together for a common goal or purpose.
Balkanization
The break down or fragmentation of a region into smaller, often hostile, political units.
Antecedent boundaries
Natural boundaries; exist prior to the arrival of humans.
United Nations
The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and serve as a center for harmonizing the actions of nations.
Neocolonialism
The use of economic, political, cultural, or other pressures to control or influence other countries.
