Types of Government
In this type of government, citizens elect representatives to make laws for them.
Representative Democracy
A boundary created by natural features such as rivers or mountains.
natural boundary
When two or more countries sign a formal agreement to work together, it’s called this.
treaty
Love and devotion to one’s country.
patriotism
What do we call the lines that run east to west on a map?
Latitude
This type of government is ruled by a single person who usually inherits complete power.
Absolute Monarchy
A boundary drawn based on religion or language.
cultural boundary
Competition for these natural things, like oil or water, can lead to conflict.
resources
The belief that people sharing a culture or history should govern themselves.
nationalism
What ocean borders the east coast of the united states
atlantic ocean
In this type of government, one leader has total power and often gains control by force.
Dictatorship (Autocracy)
A border that follows straight lines or latitude and longitude.
geometric boundary
The United States and Canada worked together to stop acid rain. This is an example of what?
cooperation
A person forced to flee their country because of war or persecution.
refugee
what type of resource can be replaced naturally, like trees or sunlight?
renewable
A system in which power is divided between national and state governments.
Federal System
This term means a small territory completely surrounded by another country.
enclave
This international organization was created in 1945 to promote peace and cooperation and comprised of most countries in the world.
UN
what are the three branches of the united states government
legislative, executive, and judicial
A government led by religious leaders who base laws on faith.
Theocracy
A country’s ability to govern itself without outside interference.
sovereignty
The group of countries from all over the world that work together to solve world problems peacefully is called what?
UN
What is the hat called in the back of the room?
Sombrero