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What is authority

Power that is recognized as legitimate

Fertility rate in Paris

The latest available statistics, as of 2014, show that France has a fertility rate of 2.01. This is the highest fertility rate in the EU. In the United States, the fertility rate is 1.88.

Which of the following characteristics define a state

A population of people A sovereign government that determines how a group of people is ruled A territory with set borders

How can a culture affect economics

A culture can affect economics in various ways. One way is how people take care of their health. Another is where people work and the types of jobs they have. Eating out or cooking their own food at home can affect economics. Another affect culture can have on economics is the cultural events and traditions such as weddings or coming of age type parties.

Power and legitimacy existing together in a state is defined as

authority

A country broken into separate political entities is said to be

partitioned

What are some advantages to an oligarchic form of government

A. It prevents mob rule.
An oligarchy is supposed to be rule by the best but it is more often rule by the rich and powerful, usually with the backing of an army. If the ruling class treats the rest of the population well, an oligarchy can be efficient because it is decisive; there isn`t the squabbling that occurs in democracies.

Sovereign nation states are

the most common political unit

What areas do nongovernmental organizations work in

Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) work in environmental protection, education, and health care.

How do traditions affect attempts to unify diverse leaders under a single government
  1. Traditional leaders don't want to give away or share any power,
  2. Traditional leaders tend to have an economic advantage and do not desire to give that up,
  3. The cultural change that would take place during unification is undesired by those in power,
  4. Traditional societies often attempt change through violence rather than diplomacy.
Which of the following statements is true about political maps are correct

political maps show nation states in dif colors

they will show capitals cities major cities and large lakes or rivers...

Which of the following statements about political maps are true

A: they are the most common type of map

B: they will show capital cities, major cities, and large lakes or rivers

D: they may show how areas are broken into countries and states

Match the feature or term in column 1 to the characteristics in column 2. A.Pangaea Super ocean B.Panthalassa Supercontinent C.Himalayas Caused by continents colliding D.Magma Generated in subduct

bb

How well do you know the language of Communism Match the definition in column 1 with the term in column 2.

Marxismn: Theory and practice derived from the writings of karl marx

The Communist Manifesto: book written by Karl Marx

Bourgeoisie: Wealthy property owners who exploit the working class

Socialism: Government- controlled social and economic equality and cooperation

What are the following major elements of a high quality of life

A)access to effective education

(B) Ability to get quality health care

(D)Removal and appropriate treatment of waste

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