Vocabulary
A political unit that has power over a geographic territory which is defined by borders and contains a population
What is a State
In the country Sweden, citizens vote in regular elections, express their opinions freely, and have access to independent media
What is a Democracy
In the United States, most businesses are privately owned, prices are determined by supply and demand, and individuals are free to compete in the market for profit.
Capitalism
Maria runs a small bakery on her own. She manages the finances, bakes the goods, and serves customers without any partners or co-owners.
Sole proprietorship
What is the organization that was established after WWII aimed to keep peace with the states of the world
The United Nations
The authority of a state to govern itself
What is Sovereignty
In North Korea, all decisions are made by one leader. There are no free elections, citizens are heavily monitored, and the government controls all media.
Autocratic
In Cuba, the government owns most businesses and resources. Private business is very limited, and the government plans and controls most parts of the economy.
Communism
Devon and Jalen opened a lawn care business together. They share the equipment costs, split profits, and make decisions equally.
Partnership
Name two of the five types of state shapes
Elongated, fragmented, compact, prorupted, perforated
A line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries
What is a Border
In Russia, elections are held, but political opposition is often jailed or silenced, media is state-controlled, and the same leader has remained in power for over two decades.
Anocratic
In Sweden, many businesses are privately owned, but the government provides strong social programs such as free healthcare and education funded by higher taxes.
Socialism
Tanisha and her sister started a small online store. They both invested money, agreed on roles, and share all profits and responsibilities.
Partnership
List the three most common physical features used for creating borders
Mountains, water, deserts
Seeing your nation above other, promoting your culture above others
I would accept Hyper nationalism or Cultural Superiority
In the U.K., citizens vote for representatives in Parliament. The country has a royal family, but the monarch has limited political power, and civil liberties are protected.
Democratic
In North Korea, nearly all economic decisions are made by the central government, which owns the farms, factories, and stores. There is no competition or private ownership.
Communism
Tech giant “Infoworks Inc.” is owned by thousands of people who have purchased stock in the company. It operates as a separate legal entity from the people who run it.
Corporation
What is a colony
A territory that is ruled by another country
Calculates the average income of citizens within a state
Gross national income or GNI
In Nigeria, Democratic elections are held, but there are ongoing issues with corruption, election violence, and regional conflict that weaken democratic institutions.
Anocratic
In Germany, people can own businesses an property, but the government also regulates key industries and provides social welfare programs like universal healthcare.
Socialism
A local coffee shop, "Bean Brewed," is owned and operated by Marcus. He takes full responsibility for its success or failure and keeps all the profit after expenses.
Sole proprietorship
How many states are recognized by the United Nations
195 (193 plus 2 that can't vote)