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100
What term describes the boundary that splits the US, and Canada formed with lines of latitude and longitude?
geometric
100
what does the WTO do?
ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible.
100
What term describes the right to choose their own sovereign government without external influence?
Decolonization
Sovereignty
Self determination
3. self determination
100
What name is given to the system of government where power is shared between a centralized government and various regional authorities?
1 unitary
2 federal
imperialism
2 federal
100
define a multinational state.
a sovereign entity that comprises two or more nations or states.
200
What term describes a boundary that no longer functions but can still be detected on cultural landscape?
relic
200
What term describes a multinational union or association in which member countries cede authority and sovereignty on at least some internal matters to the group?
super national organization
200
How can conflict arise?
Conflicts may arise due to disputes over the use of land or resources, over political authority and over territorial rights amongst many other reasons.
200
Which of these statements best describes a unitary state?
1 A unitary state is a state governed as a single entity in which the central government is the supreme authority.
2 A state that is divided into several regions that are subject to one federal government, but also have delegated powers of their own.
3 None of these answers describes a unitary state.
1. A unitary state is a state governed as a single entity in which the central government is the supreme authority.
200
What do you need to be a state?
a permanent population, a government, the ability to enter relations with other countries, and is recognized by other states and is free of intervention from any other country.
300
What term defines a boundary forced upon people not respecting the existing cultural patterns? Most common example is how Europeans colonized Africa.
superimposed boundary
300
What term describes an international organization that purpose is to maintain international peace and security.
United Nations
300
what are examples of political conflicts
- Ethnic conflicts.
- Terrorism.
- Genocide.
- Torture.
- Capital punishment.
- Famine.
300
What are some advantages and disadvantages of unitary government?
Advantages: Faster reaction to emergency, government power clear cut.
Disadvantages: may lead to tyranny, detached from needs of the people.
300
what is a choke point?
a choke point is a place of physical congestion between wider regions of movement and interation
400
What boundary is set between Northern Ireland and The republic of Ireland because of religious beliefs?
Consequent boundary
Subsequent boundary
Open boundary
2 subsequent boundary
400
How do super national organizations impact the world?
offers a way to set international rules governing the affairs of nations, with an eye to preventing conflicts.
400
What is the most famous example of conflict in political geography.
Holocaust
400
What are some advantages and disadvantages of a federal government?
Advantages: They disperse political power so that no single individual has excessive power,.
Disadvantages: it can set off a race to the bottom among states, cause cross-state economic and social disparities.
400
Yugoslavia was a prime example of a
A.
Multi-state nation.
B.
Nation-state.
C.
Stateless nation.
D.
Multi-nation state.
Multi Nation State
500
What boundary is drawn in order to separate groups based on ethnic , linguistic, religious, or economic differences? For an example the Pakistan and India boundary to separate main religions.
concequent
500
What Super national organizations purpose is to grantee freedom and security to its members through military and political means?
NATO
500
How is geography affected by conflict?
the altering of political boundaries to create new countries or regions which usually occurs after the conflict has ended and which frequently leads to further conflict as the decisions are disputed.
500
why do states tend to have a unitary system?
A unitary system of government is less costly since there are no various levels of government bureaucracy typical to federations. Unitary states and municipalities can function more efficiently, lowering their tax burden on citizens.
500
Distance, remoteness and marginal location enhance the potential for devolution. This form of devolution is referred to as
A.
Ethnic devolution.
B.
Spatial devolution.
C.
Economic devolution.
D.
Economic marginalization.
Spatial devolution.