Unit 4 study guide Flashcards
State
Is a POLITICAL country ruled by an established government
Nation
It is a cultural aspect of PEOPLE by different characteristics such as language, ethnicity, and shared history
Nation-state
multinational state
Examples of different supranational organizations and the general reasons
these organizations exist
Explain the difference between unitary and federal
Argue how colonialism/imperialism influenced the modern borders in formerly
colonized area
List and describe the various shapes that states can be classified as
Differentiate between the various types of boundaries (natural, geometric)
The difference between centripetal and centrifugal forces. (identify the four centripetal forces)
What are four requirements for a state?
Independent
Developed government
Defined territory
Permanently populated
Examples of non-state
Antartica
Colonies
Protectorates
Largest and Smallest State
Russia- 6.6 million square miles
Vatican City- .17 square
Sovereignty
Has its own independence
Difference between a federal and unitary state
Federal- An independent country that gives considerable powers. Ex: Canada, U.S, and Australia
Unitary- An independent state that controls power. officials. Ex: France(democratic), China (totalitarian)
Purpose of United Nations
United Nations big 5
Russia, France, Uk, US, and China
Non members of nations
Taiwan
Vatican City
Territoriality
