2.2 Geopolitics

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Define Geopolitics.

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Geopolitics is the analysis of the influence of geographical factors on political power and international relations.

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A country's wealth & power is always determined by its size.

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False

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What usually determines the power of a country? Historical events, Geographical size, Land mass, Cultural heritage

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Land mass

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Which country has a small population, but large land mass? Options: Brazil, Africa, Canada, Australia

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Canada

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How does a countries shape determine how it is governed?

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By influencing communication, transportation, and resource distribution.

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Define a nation.

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A nation is a group of people with a common identity and territory.

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A form of government in which only a few wealthy people hold power.

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oligarchy

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System of government of a country whose leaders have been elected by the people.

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democracy

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A country whose head of government (president) is elected by representatives who the citizens voted into office to represent the majority ideologies. Sometimes the president is also the head of state.

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republic

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A form of government in which God or a deity and his representative on earth (church official) is recognized as the supreme civil ruler.

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theocracy