AP Human Geography – Political Organization By Jane Eastwood | 1. Which type of political system is characterized by a strong central government that holds significant power over smaller regional governments? a) Confederation b) Unitary state c) Federal state d) Parliamentary democracy 2. Which of the following supranational organizations promotes economic and political integration among European countries? a) United Nations (UN) b) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) c) Organization of American States (OAS) d) European Union (EU) 3. The drawing of political boundaries to intentionally favor one political group over another is known as: a) Gerrymandering b) Devolution c) Annexation d) Secession 4. Which of the following terms refers to a politically organized territory with a permanent population, defined boundaries, and a recognized government? a) Nation b) State c) Nation-state d) Sovereignty 5. The process by which a region desires greater political autonomy or independence from a central government is known as: a) Decolonization b) Devolution c) Secession d) Annexation 6. Which of the following countries is an example of a landlocked state? a) Japan b) Brazil c) Australia d) Switzerland 7. The process of transferring political power from a central government to regional or local governments is known as: a) Colonialism b) Imperialism c) Devolution d) Federalism 8. A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and regional governments is known as: a) Authoritarianism b) Totalitarianism c) Federalism d) Oligarchy 9. Which of the following terms refers to a group of people with a shared culture, language, and history, who desire self-governance within a larger political unit? a) Nation-state b) Stateless nation c) Multinational state d) Sovereign state 10. The process by which a nation extends its political and economic influence over other countries or regions is known as: a) Globalization b) Imperialism c) Decolonization d) Neocolonialism Loading … Posted in Other
