Political Terms for Geography

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Political Terms for Geography Interactive Student Notebook ISN-R

1. State

State: An independent unit that occupies a specific territory, and has full control of its internal and external affairs. Examples: Puerto Rico

2. Nation

Nation: A group of people with a common culture living in a territory and having a strong sense of unity.

3. Democracy

Democracy: Citizens hold political power, either directly or through elected representatives. Example: United States

4. Monarchy

Monarchy: A ruling family headed by a king or queen hold political power and may or may not share the power with citizens. Examples: England Saudi Arabia

5. Dictatorship

Dictatorship: An individual or group holds complete political power. Examples: North Korea Cuba

6. Communism

Theoretical economic system and philosophy developed by Karl Marx. Communism Theoretical economic system and philosophy developed by Karl Marx. Communist Manifesto

Communism Communist Manifesto: the working people (proletariat) are the main producers of wealth in society. Wealth should be divided among all workers instead of the profits going to the upper class (bourgeoisie).

7. Imperialism

Imperialism the political, military, or economic domination of one country over another

8. Capitalism

Capitalism An economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and distribution of goods, characterized by a free and competitive market and motivation by profit.

9. Urbanization

Urbanization: The dramatic rise in the number of cities and the changes in lifestyle that result. Examples:

10. Suburb

Suburb: Political units touching the borders of the central city (urban area) or touching other suburbs that touch the city. Examples: Sugar Land Katy

11. Rural

Rural: Agricultural areas or areas relating to the country, people or life. Examples: Farms Crops (wheat)

12. Agriculture

Subsistence agriculture Agriculture: The science or occupation of cultivating the soil, producing crops and raising livestock. Examples: Commercial agriculture Livestock Subsistence agriculture 26