All Flashcards
What is a Federal System?
Power is shared between central and local governments.
What is a Unitary System?
Power is primarily held by the central government.
Describe a Compact State.
Roundish, center easily accessible from all borders, efficient trade and communication.
Describe an Elongated State.
Long and stretched out; difficult communication and defense.
Describe a Prorupted State.
Compact with a large extension; extension might be hard to control.
Describe a Perforated State.
Has another state entirely within its borders; landlocked state is dependent.
What is Economic Supranationalism?
Focuses on trade and economic benefits between countries.
What is Military & Strategic Supranationalism?
States working together for mutual defense.
What are Transnational Companies?
Companies that operate across multiple countries, weakening state sovereignty.
How does globalization challenge state sovereignty?
Borders become less important for trade and information flow.
What is Governance?
How a community makes decisions and uses its authority.
What is Democracy?
Citizens have a say, directly or through elected representatives.
What is Direct Democracy?
Citizens vote on everything.
What is Representative Democracy?
Citizens elect officials to make decisions.
What is Autocracy?
One person or group holds all the power.
What is Monarchy?
Rule by a king or queen.
What is Dictatorship?
Rule by a single leader with absolute power.
What is Totalitarianism?
State controls every aspect of life.
What is Oligarchy?
A small group holds power.
What is Federalism?
Power is shared between central and regional governments.
What is Anarchy?
No central authority; decisions are made through voluntary cooperation.
Define Globalization.
Increased global trade, connections, and interactions.
Define Supranationalism.
Multiple countries form an organization for mutual benefit.
Compare Federal and Unitary systems.
Federal: power shared; Unitary: power centralized. Examples: US vs. France.
Compare Compact and Elongated states.
Compact: round, efficient; Elongated: long, difficult communication. Examples: Poland vs. Chile.
Compare Globalization and Supranationalism.
Globalization: increased interconnectedness; Supranationalism: countries forming organizations. Both impact state sovereignty.
Compare Democracy and Autocracy.
Democracy: Power to the people; Autocracy: Power held by one person or group.