state and nation Flashcards
what makes up a state
people
territory
government
sovereignty
Mass of population living within the state
people
The land that the people occupy.
territory
Smallest state in terms of territory
vatican
larges state in terms of territory
russia
The agency through which the will of the state is expressed, formulated or carried out; usually named after the name of the country
government
Synonymous to freedom and independence
sovereignty
When people obey their government
Internal Sovereignty
Freedom from external control
External Sovereignty
A group of people bound together by common characteristics (like physical attributes, language, origin, traditions), and who believe that they are one and distinct from others.
nation
Which of the following is not a state?
Japan
Florida
Vatican City
Philippines
Florida
Which of the following is a state?
California
Palestine
Tibet
China
China
smallest state in terms of population
Vatican
largest state in terms of population
China
Hong Kong is a state.
True
False
False. It is governed by China.
