Vocabulary in Human Geography

False (B)

To increase political and economic cooperation among member countries.

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<p>Monarchy = Rule by a single royal family Parliamentary democracy = Government where the parliament holds power Theocracy = Government based on religious authority Mixed economy = Combines elements of market and command economies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Single-party state (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Theocracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Presidential democracy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Democracy = A system where the government is chosen by the people Monarchy = A government ruled by a king or queen Dictatorship = A government led by a single leader with absolute power Parliamentary Democracy = A government where the majority party leads and is elected by the populace</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Freedom of speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monarchy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Gross Domestic Product (GDP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Democracy = Voters elect representatives to make laws Communism = Government makes all economic decisions Oligarchy = Control by a small group of people Monarchy = Ruler inherits power</p> Signup and view all the answers

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The system by which a country or community is governed.

A system for allocating resources and goods among members of a community.

A form of government where supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation, typically involving periodic free elections.

A form of government characterized by absolute and centralized power in the hands of a single individual or entity.

Basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled; often includes life, liberty, and freedom from slavery and torture.

The beliefs, customs, and traditions of a particular group of people.

A government ruled by a king or queen.

The way a country or region produces, uses, and sells goods and services.

The idea that there aren't enough resources like land, money, or people to meet everyone's needs.

A country where only one political party is allowed to rule. The party's leaders control the government.

A system where the government makes all economic decisions. It owns the resources and controls the economy.

The percentage of people in a country who can read and write.

A system of government where one person has total control and often uses violence and abuses human rights.

The number of babies out of 1,000 who die before their first birthday.

A system where people make most of the economic decisions. They own businesses and resources.

The total value of all goods and services produced in a country during a year. It's a good measure of how wealthy a country is.

A system where the government and people both make economic decisions.

A system where voters elect a president to lead the government and choose lawmakers.

The average number of years a person is expected to live in a country.

The way a country is run and how its laws are made.

A system where voters choose representatives to make laws, and the majority party forms the government.

The percentage of people in a country who earn below a specific amount of money each year.

A group of people with a common background, such as race, nationality, religion, or culture.

The unequal distribution of resources and opportunities based on factors like wealth, class, or race.

A measure that combines a country's life expectancy, education level, and standard of living to assess its development.

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

The increasing interconnectedness of countries and people around the world, driven by trade, technology, and culture.

Countries working together to solve global problems.

Organizations that include many countries working towards common goals, like the United Nations.

Groups that work to improve society but are not part of the government.

The network of organizations and individuals outside the government who work together in a community.

The fair and equal treatment of all members of society.

A system where everyone, including the government, follows the law.

A set of goals adopted by the UN to address global challenges like poverty, inequality, and climate change.

The exchange of goods and services between countries.