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Territorial morphology lecture

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Territorial Morphology Territorial Morphology Relationship between a state?s geographic shape, size, relative location, and it?s political situation Shape of states Controls the length of its boundaries with other states Shape affects potential for communication and conflict with neighbors Shape is part of its identity Shape can determine the difficulty or ease of internal administration and social unity 5 basic shapes Compact Elongated Prorupted Perforated Fragmented Compact States Definition: the distance from the center to any boundary does not vary significantly Theoretically would be shaped in a circle or square Capital at center and shortest boundaries to defend Often the political ideal Compactness is a beneficial characteristic for most smaller states

Territorial morphology ppt.

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Territorial Morphology Territorial Morphology Relationship between a state?s geographic shape, size, relative location, and it?s political situation Shape of states Controls the length of its boundaries with other states Shape affects potential for communication and conflict with neighbors Shape is part of its identity Shape can determine the difficulty or ease of internal administration and social unity 5 basic shapes Compact Elongated Prorupted Perforated Fragmented Compact States Definition: the distance from the center to any boundary does not vary significantly Theoretically would be shaped in a circle or square Capital at center and shortest boundaries to defend Often the political ideal Compactness is a beneficial characteristic for most smaller states

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Maria Aguirre Professor Nejad May 23, 2014 Question 1 Federalism can best be explained as a set of powers and functions shared between states/provinces and a national-central government. Through powers outlined in the Constitution of the United States of America, the federal system has had a great influence on the life of the people and the means by which the government set forth laws and the execution of those laws.

AP Gov Chapter 3

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AP Government Chapter 3 Study Guide Devolution- transfer of power from a central government to subnational (e.g., state, regional, or local) authorities Block Grants- a consolidated grant of federal funds, formerly allocated for specific programs, that a state or local government may use at its discretion for such programs as education or urban development. Federalism- system for national government in which some powers are delegated to either national or state government, or other powers are shared between the two levels. Sovereignty- The right to exercise political power in a territory. Unitary System- system of government where power is concentrated in the hands of the central government

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AP Government Chapter 3 Study Guide Devolution- transfer of power from a central government to subnational (e.g., state, regional, or local) authorities Block Grants- a consolidated grant of federal funds, formerly allocated for specific programs, that a state or local government may use at its discretion for such programs as education or urban development. Federalism- system for national government in which some powers are delegated to either national or state government, or other powers are shared between the two levels. Sovereignty- The right to exercise political power in a territory. Unitary System- system of government where power is concentrated in the hands of the central government
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