Flashcard on States, Countries, and Nations

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What is the relationship between states and countries?

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'State' and 'country' mean the same thing

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What is one characteristic of a state?

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Sovereignty

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A country, like the U.S., with several distinct nationalities existing within the state would be considered a -

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Multi-national state

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What is meant by 'sovereignty' in the context of a state?

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Independent control of internal affairs

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a state? A flag, Defined borders, Strict laws, Temporary population

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Defined borders

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A nation which has a population living in more than one country, like Kurdistan, would be considered a

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Multi-state nation

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What is usually common in a nation?

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Religion and/or language

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Which of the following is NOT typically associated with a nation? Political aspirations, Common ancestry, Common religion

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Fractured identity

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What is true about a nation that practices self-determination?

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People seek to have their own STATE

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Which term applies to Singapore, a sovereign state that is only one city?

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City-state