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16 Cards in this Set
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State
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An independent unit that occupies a specific territory and has full control of its internal and external affairs.
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Nation
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A group of people with a common culture living in a territory and having a strong sense of unity.
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Nation-state
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When a nation and a state occupy the same territory.
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Democracy
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Citizens hold political power, either directly or through elected representatives. The U.S.
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Monarchy
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A ruling family headed by a king or queen holds political power and may or may not share the power with citizen bodies. The U.K. or Saudi Arabia
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Dictatorship
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An individual or group holds complete political power. North Korea or Afghanistan.
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Communism
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In this government and economic system, nearly all political power and means of production are held by the government in the name of all the people. China
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Landlocked
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A country surrounded by other land and with no direct outlet to the sea.
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Urban geography
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The study of how people use space in cities.
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Cities
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Places with large populations, with centers of business and culture.
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Urbanization
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The dramatic rise in the number of cities and the changes in lifestyle
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Residential
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Single-family housing and apartment buildings
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Industrial
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Areas reserved for manufacturing of goods
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Commercial
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Used for private business and buying and selling of retail products
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Central business district (CBD)
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The core of the city that is mostly always based on commercial activity.
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Metropolitan Area
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The city, its suburbs, and exurbs link together economically to form a functional area.
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