4.7 Vocab Quiz

State that is governed as a single unit with a central, top

down form of governance.

Style of government in which power is shared between central,

regional, and local governments.

When voting districts are redrawn due to changes in

population.

Organization that utilizes the popular vote to then vote for the

President.

Drawing a boundary that is midway between two or more

states’ coasts (in water).

A country that has defined territory with borders, permanent

population, government, sovereignty, and recognized by other

states.

Group of people with a common identity through shared

cultural traits such as language, religion, ethnicity, and heritage.

Borders of a nation match the borders of the state.

Boundaries that follow a straight line (longitude and latitude

lines) or arc.

Policies or actions designed to induce states to change their

behavior. (-)