Understanding Political Geography

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a dictatorship?

• Rule by the people through elected representatives

• Rule by a royal family or sovereign

• Rule by an individual or small group with absolute power

• Single-party system with state control of economy

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are considered artificial boundaries?

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Parallel lines (like the US/Canada 49th parallel)

• Oceans

Fill in the Blank

A country that has no direct access to the ocean is called ___.

Open Ended

What is the difference between natural and artificial boundaries?