Mountains, deserts, lakes, rivers, and oceans make good ____________ boundaries because they are often difficult to cross and are permanent markers.

_______________ are based on cultural traits, such as language or religion.

_____________ are boundaries that are not based on natural or cultural patterns.

A _______________ is one government that has complete authority over a geographic area.

What is another name for a treaty?

Another way that nations act together is through ______________, or a nation’s plan for how to act toward other countries.

Because world leaders are concerned with keeping their nations safe, or _________________, many leaders try to secure friendly relations with other countries as part of their foreign policy.

The foreign policy work nations do to keep friendly relations with each other is called ________________.

______________ is the assistance that a country provides to another.

Goals that each nation has to ensure its success is called ______________.

When nations have similar national interests, they sometimes become ____________, or a group that gives support.

An enemy country is called an ________________.

Another name for penalties for countries that break international laws are called _____________.

Rights that all humans deserve are called _____________.

Help that one country gives to another in times of crisis is called ________________.

A ________________ is a written plan of government that outlines its purposes, powers, and limitations.

A limited government has legal limits on its power.

A ________________ is a form of government in which the people elect leaders and rule by majority, is an example of limited government.

An __________________ is a government in which there are no limits set on the ruler’s power.

Totalitarian governments control all aspects of society–the government, the economy, and even the people’s personal beliefs and actions.

The US has a democratic, _______________ government.

Check all the duties, things they must do, of US citizens.

Check all the duties, things they must do, of US citizens.

Check all the rights (things we should do, but are not required by law) of US citizens.

Check all the rights (things we should do, but are not required by law) of US citizens.

___________________ is the way large groups of citizens think about issues and people.