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Unit 3 geography political terms

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A group of people with a common culture living in a territory and having a strong sense of unity   Nation  
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An independent unit that occupies a specific territory and has full control of its internal and external affairs   State  
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When a nation and a state occupy the same territory   Nation-State  
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Citizens hold political power   Democracy  
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A ruling family headed by a king of a queen hold political power   Monarchy  
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An individual holds complete political power   dictatorship  
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Nearly all political power and means of production are held by the government   Communism  
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A country surrounded by other land and with no direct outlet to the sea   landlocked  
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A boundary based on physical features on the land, such as rivers, lakes or chains of mountains   Natural  
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A boundary based on latitude or longitude lines   Artificial/Geometric  
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What government elects representatives to make and enforce laws   Democratic Republic  
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What government is controlled by the rich and/or wealthy elites?   Aristocracy  
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What is a Theocracy?   A government run by religion  
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What philosophy promotes supreme loyalty to your country?   Nationalism  
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Under what idea do countries create colonies to support its economy?   Colonialism  
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