General Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is the primary focus of political geography?
The study of the spatial distribution of political power and its impact on human behavior.
True or False: Political power is only distributed at the national level.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a tool geographers use to analyze political boundaries and territories.
map
What do political maps typically show?
Political boundaries, capitals, and major cities.
Which of the following is a tool used by geographers to understand political power? A) GPS B) GIS C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
What is the significance of scale in political geography?
Scale determines the level of detail and the perspective from which political phenomena are analyzed.
Short answer: What is a state?
A political entity with a defined territory, a permanent population, a government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other states.
True or False: Geopolitics is the study of the effects of geography on international politics.
True
What does the term ‘sovereignty’ refer to?
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.
Multiple choice: Which of the following best describes a nation-state? A) A political unit with no defined territory B) A state that is predominantly made up of one nation C) A collection of cultures
B) A state that is predominantly made up of one nation
Fill in the blank: __________ is a type of boundary that is drawn based on physical features.
Natural boundary
What is a political unit that has a defined territory and government but is not fully sovereign called?
Dependency or territory
True or False: Political power can be both centralized and decentralized.
True
What role do maps play in the distribution of political power?
Maps visually represent political boundaries, power distribution, and territorial claims.
Short answer: How does globalization affect political power distribution?
Globalization can lead to shifts in power dynamics, increasing the influence of multinational organizations and reducing state sovereignty.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a federal system? A) Division of powers B) Centralized authority C) Multiple levels of government
B) Centralized authority
What is the difference between a unitary state and a federal state?
A unitary state centralizes power in the national government, while a federal state distributes power between national and regional governments.
True or False: Political boundaries are always permanent.
False
What is the term for the process of redrawing electoral district boundaries?
Gerrymandering
Fill in the blank: __________ refers to the spatial arrangement of political institutions and their influence.
Political organization
What is the significance of electoral geography?
It examines how geographic factors influence electoral outcomes and voting behavior.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a key concept in political ecology? A) Environmental justice B) Urban planning C) Economic development
A) Environmental justice
Short answer: What is a supranational organization?
An organization formed by multiple countries to achieve common goals, such as the European Union.
True or False: Cultural factors have no impact on the distribution of political power.
False
