Ap Human Geography Political Geography

The video tutorial on political geography covers key terms such as unitary and federal systems, centripetal and centrifugal forces, devolution, balkanization, and supranationalism. It explains how unitary states centralize power, while federal systems distribute it. Centripetal forces unify countries, whereas centrifugal forces can lead to division and devolution. Devolution involves transferring power to regional areas, often due to ethnic reasons, and can result in balkanization, as seen in Yugoslavia. Supranationalism involves alliances between countries for economic, military, or political purposes.

What is a characteristic of a unitary state?

• Power is shared equally between central and local governments.

• Power is distributed among local governments.

• The central government holds all the power.

• Local governments have more power than the central government.

Which of the following countries is an example of a federal system?

• France

• Japan

• Brazil

• Norway

What is a centripetal force?

• A force that causes economic decline.

• A force that unifies a country.

• A force that divides a country.

• A force that leads to political instability.

Which of the following is an example of a centrifugal force?

• National anthem

• Ethnic tension

• Olympics

• Strong economy

What does devolution refer to in political geography?

• The centralization of power in a government.

• The establishment of a new central government.

• The distribution of power to regional areas.

• The merging of two or more countries.

What is balkanization?

• The establishment of a single, dominant culture.

• The division of a region into smaller, hostile units.

• The unification of multiple countries into one.

• The economic integration of neighboring countries.

Which historical event is an example of balkanization?

• The breakup of Yugoslavia

• The formation of the European Union

• The unification of Germany

• The creation of the United Nations

What is supranationalism?

• The dissolution of international organizations.

• The isolation of a country from international affairs.

• Countries forming alliances for specific purposes.

• A single country dominating others.

Which of the following is an example of a military alliance?

• OPEC

• WTO

• NAFTA

• NATO

What is the main reason for forming economic alliances today?

• Political dominance

• Economic benefits

• Cultural exchange

• Military expansion