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What is a state?

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A geographic area with a permanent population, defined borders, a sovereign government, and recognized by other states.

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What does self-determination refer to?

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A nation's right or desire to self-govern

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What is a nation-state?

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A self-governing state with a relatively uniform population sharing common language, culture, and history.

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What is colonialism?

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The practice of acquiring territories and settling there to exert control.

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What is a multinational state?

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A state consisting of multiple nations within its borders.

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What is imperialism?

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The idea of expanding a state's power by exerting force over other nations without establishing settlements.

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What is a stateless nation?

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A nation spread across multiple states without its own state.

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What is devolution?

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The transfer of political power from a central government to a regional government.

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What is a supranational organization?

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An organization formed by three or more states to achieve common goals.

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What is a geometric boundary?

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A boundary that follows lines of latitude and longitude.