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These are summative notes on concepts in political science, including nations, states, colonialism, and sovereignty. The definition of a state, along with relevant examples and explanations of key terms, are discussed.
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SUMMATIVE NOTES Axel Eckstein & Gavin Otto Summative 2/4/25 Nation: ○ Based on cultural similarities like language, ethnicity, and shared history. ○ Does not necessarily have defined borders. ○ It...
SUMMATIVE NOTES Axel Eckstein & Gavin Otto Summative 2/4/25 Nation: ○ Based on cultural similarities like language, ethnicity, and shared history. ○ Does not necessarily have defined borders. ○ It can exist across multiple states (e.g., Kurds in Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria). State: ○ Defined by political boundaries and a sovereign government. ○ Has recognized international status. ○ Can contain multiple nations within its borders. Example: Nation: The Kurdish people State: The country of Iraq Definitions: Colonialism: -Making colonies and taking over other areas Impearism -Exploiting other countries to make your country better Sovereignty -Means that you have power to make deals and be an independent country Law of the Sea -200 Nautical miles (230 miles) off the coast of a State is your EEZ -EEZ = Exclusive economic zone Gerrymandering -The party in power in the state (United States) divides the districts so they get more of the votes Autocracy -One person has all the power and does not listen to anybody else Democracy -Where the citizens elect the people of power so they have a voice United Nations - The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. Currently made up of 193 Member States, the UN, and its work are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter.
