Chapter 4 Vocab Part 2

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Political term for an independent unit with full control over its territory and affairs.

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state

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Group of people with a common culture in a territory, united.

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nation

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n. name of a territory where a nation and state coincide.

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nation-state

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Type of government where citizens hold power directly or via elected reps.

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democracy

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Type of government where a ruling family, led by a king or queen, holds power, possibly sharing it with citizens.

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monarchy

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Type of government where an individual or group holds complete power.

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dictatorship

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System where government holds most political power and production means.

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communism

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adj. no sea outlet.

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landlocked

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Study of space use in cities.

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urban geography

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An area that is the center of business and culture with a large population.

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city