Political Geography: Master the Interplay of Politics and Geography

Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of a unitary state?

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Centralized decision-making

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Decentralized power structure

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Power-sharing agreements

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Limited regional autonomy

Question 2

The ideology that emphasized the need for territorial expansion to secure living space was central to:

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Nazi Germany

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Imperial Japan

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Soviet Union

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United States

Question 3

The study of the relationship between political power and the environment is known as:

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Political ecology

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Geopolitics

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Environmental geography

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State theory

Question 4

Which electoral system favors the emergence of a two-party system?

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First-past-the-post

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Proportional representation

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Single transferable vote

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Alternative vote

Question 5

Territorial sovereignty of a state refers to its:

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Exclusive right to govern a defined territory

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Ability to enact laws applicable to all citizens

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Control over airspace above the territory

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Exclusive right to exploit natural resources within the territory

Question 6

Who introduced the concept of 'lebensraum' in German politics?

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Adolf Hitler

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Joseph Stalin

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Winston Churchill

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

Question 7

Which of the following is **not** an example of a supranational organization?

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The International Court of Justice

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The United Nations

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The European Union

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NATO

Question 8

'Soft power' is the ability to influence others through:

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Cultural and economic means

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Military force

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Manipulation of information

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Negotiation of treaties

Question 9

Which research method is **not** commonly used in political geography?

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Laboratory experiments

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Map analysis

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Statistical analysis

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Fieldwork

Question 10

Identify the concept that is not central to the field of political geography:

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Environmental sustainability

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Territoriality

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Geopolitics

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Political boundaries

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of a political boundary?

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To delineate territorial limits

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To control the flow of goods and people

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To preserve national identity

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To foster cooperation among states

Question 12

What is the term for the process by which a state's territory gradually diminishes?

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Territorial erosion

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Boundary shrinkage

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Decolonization

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Partitioning

Question 13

What is the primary objective of a political map?

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To illustrate political boundaries and divisions

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To display the distribution of physical features

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To depict economic activities

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To represent cultural diversity

Question 14

As per the Montevideo Convention, which of these is NOT a defining trait of a sovereign state?

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Subjection to external authority

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Permanent population

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Defined territory

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Capacity for diplomatic relations

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a unitary state?

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Decentralized power

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Centralized government

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Single level of government

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Citizenship only to the national government

Question 16

The 'balance of power' refers to:

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A state of equilibrium between opposing forces

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A situation where no state has a dominant position

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A military alliance between two or more states

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A treaty that establishes peace between warring states

Question 17

The concept of 'geopolitics' refers to:

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The relationship between geography and politics

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The study of how geography influences military strategy

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The analysis of how political decisions are made based on geographical factors

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The use of geography to promote national interests

Question 18

The 'heartland' theory, proposed by Halford Mackinder, suggests that:

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Whoever controls Eastern Europe controls the world

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Whoever controls the oceans controls the world

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Whoever controls the Arctic controls the world

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Whoever controls the Amazon rainforest controls the world

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a primary characteristic of a nation-state?

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Absolute economic sovereignty

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Clearly defined territory

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Common language

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Shared political identity

Question 20

The process by which a state gains political control over territory previously held by another state is known as:

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Annexation

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Conquest

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Cession

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Partition

Question 21

A key feature of a federal system of government is that:

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Power is dispersed between a central authority and regional or provincial governments

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All political authority is concentrated in a centralized government

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Power is decentralized to local governments with minimal central oversight

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There is no clear separation of powers between different branches of government

Question 22

The theory that emphasizes the role of material resources and military strength in determining a state's power and influence in the international system is known as:

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Realist theory

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Liberal theory

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Marxist theory

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Constructivist theory

Question 23

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies a unipolar world order?

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A single superpower dominates the global political landscape

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Two or more superpowers coexist and compete for influence

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Power is relatively evenly distributed among multiple states

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No single state possesses overwhelming dominance, resulting in a multipolar system

Question 24

The term often used to describe the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among different parts of the world is:

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Globalisation

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Homogenisation

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Integration

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Convergence

Question 25

The theory that emphasizes the role of ideas, norms, and identities in shaping global politics is known as:

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Constructivist theory

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Realist theory

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Liberal theory

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Marxist theory

Question 26

The process by which a portion of a state's territory gains independence without the use of force or external intervention is known as:

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Secession

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Decolonisation

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Expansion

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Annexation

Question 27

What term describes the shared beliefs and values that form the foundation of a society's political system?

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Political Culture

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Geopolitics

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Political Ideology

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Political Socialization

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of a sovereign state?

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Internal sovereignty that is limited by other states.

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A permanent population

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Effective control over a territory

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A monopoly over political power within its territory

Question 29

Which of the following political ideologies prioritizes the role of the government in directing the economy?

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Socialism

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Liberalism

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Conservatism

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Nationalism

Question 30

The theory in international relations that emphasizes the competition for power and resources in a system lacking a central authority is known as:

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Realism

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Liberalism

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Constructivism

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Marxism

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of a nation-state?

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A uniform economic system

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A permanent territory and population

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A distinct language and culture

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Political sovereignty and independence

Question 32

The concept of distributing power between central and regional authorities is known as:

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Federalism

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Unitarism

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Confederalism

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Separatism

Question 33

Which political philosophy emphasizes individual rights, limited government, and free markets?

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Liberalism

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Socialism

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Conservatism

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Marxism

Question 34

The formation of a new independent state from a part of an existing state is known as:

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Secession

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Decolonization

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Federation

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Balkanization

Question 35

Which type of electoral system aims to represent voters' preferences more accurately by allocating seats proportionally?

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Proportional representation

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First-past-the-post

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Single transferable vote

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Ranked choice voting

Question 36

The primary responsibility of the United Nations Security Council is to:

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Maintain international peace and security

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Promote economic development

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Protect human rights

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Provide humanitarian aid

Question 37

The process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence between countries is referred to as:

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Globalization

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Diffusion

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Integration

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Interdependence

Question 38

The primary purpose of geopolitical analysis is to:

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Understand the political implications of geographic factors

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Predict future political events

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Justify political decisions

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Promote specific political ideologies

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental component of state power?

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Cultural dominance

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Military capability

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Economic resources

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Diplomatic standing

Question 40

In a unitary state, which level of government holds the ultimate decision-making authority?

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Central government

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Regional governments

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Local governments

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Federal government

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT considered an essential characteristic of sovereignty?

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Having a strong military force

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Controlling territory and population

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Being recognized by other states

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Being financially independent

Question 42

Which of these entities is classified as a non-state actor?

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Multinational corporation

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United Nations

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International Monetary Fund

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European Union

Question 43

Which advantage is associated with the proportional representation electoral system?

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Fairer representation of diverse societal groups

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Increased voter satisfaction

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Simplified voting process

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Reduced campaign costs

Question 44

According to the Westphalian system, what entity is considered the primary actor in international relations?

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The nation-state

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The individual

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The United Nations

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The global market

Question 45

Which geopolitical theory emphasizes the significance of naval power in global politics?

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Mahanism

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Realism

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Liberal internationalism

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Constructivism

Question 46

Which term describes a government where authority is centralized in the hands of a single individual or a small group?

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Dictatorship

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Democracy

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Oligarchy

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Monarchy

Question 47

Which characteristic is essential to a federal state?

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Power is shared between a central government and regional governments.

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Power is exclusively held by a central government.

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All citizens equally share power.

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The government operates outside of legal constraints.

Question 48

What is the primary purpose of the United Nations Security Council?

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To preserve international peace and security

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To provide humanitarian aid to developing countries

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To promote economic cooperation among member states

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To manage the global arms trade

Question 49

Which political ideology prioritizes individual liberty and restricted government involvement?

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Liberalism

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Socialism

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Conservatism

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Marxism

Question 50

The principle of 'state sovereignty' refers to:

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The exclusive authority of a government within its territorial boundaries

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The authority of one country to dictate policies to other countries

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The responsibility of states to cooperate on matters of mutual concern

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The capacity of individual states to declare war on other independent states

Question 51

Which type of boundary distinguishes regions with distinct political and cultural identities?

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Cultural boundary

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Geometric boundary

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Natural boundary

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Economic boundary

Question 52

The geopolitical perspective emphasizes the:

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Influence of geographic factors on political decision-making

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Importance of economic considerations in shaping political outcomes

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Central role of culture in determining political systems

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Impact of technology on the distribution of political power

Question 53

Which of the following is a defining feature of a federal state?

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Power is shared between central and regional governments

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The central government holds exclusive authority

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Individual states possess no autonomy

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Political power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader

Question 54

The process of dividing a nation into smaller political units is referred to as:

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Devolution

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Decentralization

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Secession

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Federation

Question 55

The term 'political landscape' refers to:

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The distribution of political power within a society

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The physical geography of a country

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The cultural and social characteristics of a region

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The manner in which a government interacts with its citizens

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of a nation-state?

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Recognition by the United Nations

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Sovereignty over territory

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A permanent population

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An organized government

Question 57

What political doctrine advocates for the dominance of the state over all other entities within society?

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Statism

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Anarchism

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Collectivism

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Liberalism

Question 58

Which electoral system aims to guarantee fair representation for all viewpoints?

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Proportional representation

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First-past-the-post

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Single transferable vote

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Alternative vote

Question 59

Which system of government involves power sharing between a central authority and regional or local administrations?

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Federalism

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Unitary state

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Confederation

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Decentralized government

Question 60

In political geography, what term refers to the influence of geographic factors on political processes?

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Geopolitics

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Geostrategy

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Geohistory

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Geomorphology

Question 61

Which term refers to a political boundary separating two distinct sovereign countries?

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Border

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Frontier

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Demarcation line

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Annex

Question 62

Which political system concentrates power in the hands of a single individual or a small elite?

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Autocracy

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Oligarchy

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Democracy

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Republic

Question 63

Which political ideology emphasizes individual liberty and limited state intervention?

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Liberalism

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Conservatism

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Socialism

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Nationalism

Question 64

Of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, which country is NOT included?

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Germany

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United States

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Russia

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China