Unit 4 Vocabulary

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What is a state?

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A geographic area with a permanent population, defined borders, and a sovereign government

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What is sovereignty?

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The ultimate overseer or authority in the decision-making process of the state

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What is a nation?

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A group of people with a shared culture, history, and desire to govern themselves

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What is self-determination?

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The right or desire of a nation or group of people to govern themselves.

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What is a nation-state?

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A sovereign state with a relatively homogeneous population.

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What is a multinational state?

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A sovereign state with a relatively homogeneous population.

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What is a multi-state nation?

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A nation that stretches across different state borders

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What is a stateless nation?

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A group of people with a shared culture, history, and desire to govern themselves.

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What is an autonomous region?

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A region within a state that has a certain degree of autonomy and self-governance.

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What is a city-state?

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A sovereign state with political and economic control over the surrounding countryside.