Political Systems

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a large body of people, associated with a particular territory, that is sufficiently conscious of its unity to seek or to possess a government peculiarly its own

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nation

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an organized political community living under a single system of government commonly referred to as a country

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state

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Theoretically an area where the cultural boundaries match up with the political boundaries. The ideal is that the state incorporates people of a single ethnic stock and cultural traditions.

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nation-state

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naturally occurring barrier between two areas. Rivers, mountain ranges, oceans, and deserts can all serve as examples.

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natural boundary

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These lines, more often called borders, are created by people to separate areas governed by different groups.

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political boundary

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the political direction and control exercised over the actions of the members, citizens, or inhabitants of communities, societies, and states; direction of the affairs of a state, community, etc.; political administration:

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government

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the total number of persons inhabiting a country, city, or any district or area

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population

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an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state

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territory

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a country's independent authority and right of self-control.

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sovereignty

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examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation

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analyze