Political Concepts
What is a state in political geography?
Defined Political Entity with a Government
What is an example of a natural boundary?
The Himalayas
What country changed its name in 1972?
Sri Lanka
What is a direct democracy?
A system where citizens made decisions directly.
What is the Heartland Theory?
What is Nationalism?
The collective identity and interest of a nation or people.
What is a superimposed boundary?
A boundary imposed by external powers onto existing communities, often disregarding local cultures.
What is Colonization?
Extension of a country’s power over other territories through military conquest, economic exploitation, and cultural domination.
What is the role of the United Nations
Maintaining global order and providing humanitarian assistance in times of crisis.
What is the Rimland Theory?
A theory focused on coastal regions and maritime trade roues for global dominance.
What does geopolitical analysis involve?
Analyzing how geography influences politics.
What is packing in politics?
Concentrating a group of voters into a single voting district to influence elections.
What is Decolonization?
Process that liberates colonies from rule and emergence of independent nations.
What is Democracy?
The populace to participate in decision-making either directly or through elected representatives.
What is the Organic Theory?
A theory stating that a nation's power and prosperity are linked to the size and quality of its territory.
What is autocracy?
A form of governance where power is centralized in one individual or group.
What is decolonization?
The process that liberates colonies from rule and leads to independence.
What Wars of the 20th Century had a profound implications for political maps worldwide.
World War I and World War II
What is Anarchy?
A form of governance that rejects central authority and emphasizes voluntary cooperation.
What 4 factors create borders?
Political Decisions, Historical Factors, Physical Geography, and Organizational Needs
What is Federalism?
A form of governance where power is shared between a central and regional government.
What is a consequence of internal conflict?
It can weaken a state's sovereignty by destablilizing the government.
What is a Relic Boundary?
Remnants of former boundaries that still leave traces on the landscape.
What is Oligarchy?
When a select few holding power and making decisions for the larger community (often based on shared characteristics like wealth or race).
What are the two fundamental concepts are used in the study of politics and geography.
Political Power and Territoriality