Political Divisions

Which state was recently formed in 2014?

• Meghalaya

• Mizoram

• Chhattisgarh

• Telangana

Name 2 union territories which have been given partial statehood.

• Lakshadweep and Chandigarh

• Andaman-Nicobar Islands and Chhattisgarh

• Meghalaya and Tripura

• Delhi and Puducherry

Where is Assam in this picture? ( Circle it in the map )

Why did political parties form?

• Political divisions formed when leaders discussed ratifying the Constitution.

• Political divisions formed when leaders discussed where to locate the government.

• Political agreements formed when leaders discussed ratifying the Constitution.

• Political agreements formed when leaders discussed where to locate the government.

Which country is divided into provinces called 'cantons'?

• A) Switzerland

• B) Canada

• C) Germany

• D) Australia

What is the primary political division within the United States?

• A) Provinces

• B) States

• C) Cantons

• D) Regions

Which of the following countries is divided into 'departments'?

• A) France

• B) Italy

• C) Spain

• D) Portugal

Which political division is unique to the United Kingdom?

• A) States

• B) Provinces

• C) Counties

• D) Cantons

What is the term for political divisions in Canada?

• A) States

• B) Provinces

• C) Regions

• D) Cantons

Which country is divided into 'oblasts'?

• A) Russia

• B) Japan

• C) Brazil

• D) India