World Geography Final Exam

A boundary whose exact location has been described and agreed upon in a legal document, treaty, or constitution.

• Defined Boundary

• Relic Boundary

• Demarcated Boundary

• Delimited Boundary

A periodic survey conducted by a government to collect demographic data on the population, including information on age, gender, ethnicity, and occupation.

• Census

• Superimposed Boundary

• Territorial Integrity

• Redistricting

A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units, such as states or provinces.

• Federalism

• Unitary State

• Devolution

A system of government in which power is concentrated in a central authority, with subordinate political units having only powers delegated to them by the central government.

• Unitary State

• Electoral College

• Devolution

• Federalism

The transfer of power from a central government to regional or local governments within a state.

• Devolution

• Electoral College

• Unitary State

• Federalism

A body of electors chosen to formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States.

• Electoral College

• Devolution

• Unitary State

• Federalism

The range of political beliefs, opinions, or ideologies from left-wing to right-wing.

• Political Spectrum

• Border Disputes

• Political Ideology

• Constituency

Areas characterized by low population density and typically dominated by agriculture, forestry, or other primary economic activities.

• Rural

• Urban

The Primary City or town in a country or region where the government headquarters are located and administrative functions take place.

• Capital City

• District

• Nation

A geographical region of a country, typically larger than a city or town, and often containing several municipalities.

• County

• Province

• Metropolitan Area

• Village