Political Power and Territoriality - AP Human Geography
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Define 'supranationalism'.
Define 'supranationalism'.
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Cooperation among states for common goals, beyond national boundaries. Authority transcends individual state sovereignty.
Cooperation among states for common goals, beyond national boundaries. Authority transcends individual state sovereignty.
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Identify the term for a state's control over its internal and external affairs.
Identify the term for a state's control over its internal and external affairs.
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Sovereignty. Ultimate authority within a territory, free from external control.
Sovereignty. Ultimate authority within a territory, free from external control.
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What is territoriality in political geography?
What is territoriality in political geography?
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The connection of people, their culture, and their economic systems to land. How groups establish attachment and control over geographic space.
The connection of people, their culture, and their economic systems to land. How groups establish attachment and control over geographic space.
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Define gerrymandering.
Define gerrymandering.
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Manipulating boundaries to favor one party or class. Creates unfair electoral advantages through boundary manipulation.
Manipulating boundaries to favor one party or class. Creates unfair electoral advantages through boundary manipulation.
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What is the term for the physical features that define a political boundary?
What is the term for the physical features that define a political boundary?
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Natural Boundary. Rivers, mountains, or other geographic features form borders.
Natural Boundary. Rivers, mountains, or other geographic features form borders.
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Identify the term for boundaries established by humans.
Identify the term for boundaries established by humans.
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Artificial Boundary. Human-created lines like latitude/longitude or straight lines.
Artificial Boundary. Human-created lines like latitude/longitude or straight lines.
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What is meant by 'unitary state'?
What is meant by 'unitary state'?
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A state governed as a single entity with a central authority. All power concentrated in single central government.
A state governed as a single entity with a central authority. All power concentrated in single central government.
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What is a 'buffer state'?
What is a 'buffer state'?
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A small neutral country situated between two larger hostile countries. Provides stability by separating conflicting powers.
A small neutral country situated between two larger hostile countries. Provides stability by separating conflicting powers.
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What is meant by 'unitary state'?
What is meant by 'unitary state'?
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A state governed as a single entity with a central authority. All power concentrated in single central government.
A state governed as a single entity with a central authority. All power concentrated in single central government.
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What is the definition of political power?
What is the definition of political power?
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The ability to influence or control the behavior of people. Fundamental concept in political geography and governance systems.
The ability to influence or control the behavior of people. Fundamental concept in political geography and governance systems.
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Which concept refers to the division of geographic areas into distinct entities?
Which concept refers to the division of geographic areas into distinct entities?
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Political Boundaries. Lines that separate different political jurisdictions and territories.
Political Boundaries. Lines that separate different political jurisdictions and territories.
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What term describes an area organized into a political unit with a government?
What term describes an area organized into a political unit with a government?
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State. Basic political unit with defined territory, population, and sovereignty.
State. Basic political unit with defined territory, population, and sovereignty.
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Define a 'nation' in political geography.
Define a 'nation' in political geography.
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A group of people with common cultural characteristics. Cultural unity based on shared identity, language, or ethnicity.
A group of people with common cultural characteristics. Cultural unity based on shared identity, language, or ethnicity.
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What is a 'nation-state'?
What is a 'nation-state'?
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A state whose territory corresponds to that occupied by a nation. Perfect alignment between political boundaries and cultural identity.
A state whose territory corresponds to that occupied by a nation. Perfect alignment between political boundaries and cultural identity.
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Identify the term for a state with more than one nation within its borders.
Identify the term for a state with more than one nation within its borders.
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Multinational State. Contains multiple distinct cultural or ethnic groups.
Multinational State. Contains multiple distinct cultural or ethnic groups.
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Which term describes a nation without its own state?
Which term describes a nation without its own state?
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Stateless Nation. Cultural group lacking political sovereignty over their territory.
Stateless Nation. Cultural group lacking political sovereignty over their territory.
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What is the term for the process of redrawing legislative boundaries?
What is the term for the process of redrawing legislative boundaries?
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Redistricting. Adjusts representation based on population changes and shifts.
Redistricting. Adjusts representation based on population changes and shifts.
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What is the term for a state with a central government but independent constituent states?
What is the term for a state with a central government but independent constituent states?
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Confederation. Weak central authority with strong autonomous regions.
Confederation. Weak central authority with strong autonomous regions.
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Which theory suggests that control over Eurasia leads to world dominance?
Which theory suggests that control over Eurasia leads to world dominance?
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Heartland Theory. Mackinder's theory emphasizing central Eurasian landmass control.
Heartland Theory. Mackinder's theory emphasizing central Eurasian landmass control.
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What is the 'Rimland Theory'?
What is the 'Rimland Theory'?
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Eurasia's coastal areas are key to controlling the world. Spykman's theory countering Heartland with maritime power focus.
Eurasia's coastal areas are key to controlling the world. Spykman's theory countering Heartland with maritime power focus.
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Define 'geopolitics'.
Define 'geopolitics'.
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The study of the effects of geography on politics and relations. Geographic factors influence international power and strategy.
The study of the effects of geography on politics and relations. Geographic factors influence international power and strategy.
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What is the term for a region caught between stronger, colliding external forces?
What is the term for a region caught between stronger, colliding external forces?
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Shatterbelt. Fragmented region experiencing external pressure and conflict.
Shatterbelt. Fragmented region experiencing external pressure and conflict.
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Identify the concept where a state transfers power to local governments.
Identify the concept where a state transfers power to local governments.
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Devolution. Decentralizes power from central to regional authorities.
Devolution. Decentralizes power from central to regional authorities.
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What is the term for the right to exercise political self-determination?
What is the term for the right to exercise political self-determination?
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Self-Determination. Peoples' right to choose their own political status.
Self-Determination. Peoples' right to choose their own political status.
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Which concept refers to a state's expansion by annexing territory?
Which concept refers to a state's expansion by annexing territory?
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Irredentism. Reclaiming territory based on historical or ethnic claims.
Irredentism. Reclaiming territory based on historical or ethnic claims.
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What is 'balkanization'?
What is 'balkanization'?
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The fragmentation of a region into smaller, often hostile units. Named after Balkan Peninsula's historical fragmentation pattern.
The fragmentation of a region into smaller, often hostile units. Named after Balkan Peninsula's historical fragmentation pattern.
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Define 'supranationalism'.
Define 'supranationalism'.
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Cooperation among states for common goals, beyond national boundaries. Authority transcends individual state sovereignty.
Cooperation among states for common goals, beyond national boundaries. Authority transcends individual state sovereignty.
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What is the function of the United Nations?
What is the function of the United Nations?
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Promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries. Global organization addressing international conflicts and issues.
Promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries. Global organization addressing international conflicts and issues.
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Identify the primary purpose of NATO.
Identify the primary purpose of NATO.
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Collective defense against aggression. Military alliance ensuring mutual protection among members.
Collective defense against aggression. Military alliance ensuring mutual protection among members.
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Which organization is known for fostering economic cooperation in Europe?
Which organization is known for fostering economic cooperation in Europe?
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European Union (EU). Promotes economic integration and political cooperation.
European Union (EU). Promotes economic integration and political cooperation.
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