Unit 4 Flashcard: Political Organization

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A state is a synonym for a

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country

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A _________________________ is a state whose territory corresponds to that occupied by one particular ethnicity which has been transformed into a nationality.

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nation-state

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A _________________________ contains two or more ethnic groups with traditions of self-determination.

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multinational state

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When a state has __________________, it means it had control over its internal affairs without interference from other states. It is independent.

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sovereignty

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A territory tied to a state rather than being completely independent is a

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colony

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The attempt by one country to force its political control over another territory is

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colonialism

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The former Socialist Republic of Yugoslavia can be classified as a

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Multinational state

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The eastern part of the border between the United States and Mexico is created by which physical boundary?

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Rio Grande River

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Which of the following is the best example of a nation-state? United States, China, Japan, Canada

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Japan

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The redrawing of congressional districts for political gain is termed

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Gerrymandering