2.  independent unit that occupies a specific
territory
 has full control of its internal and external
affairs
 often called a country

3.  a group of people with a common culture
living in a territory and having a strong sense
of unity

4.  when a nation and a state occupy the same territory
 it’s possible for a nation not to have a territory
 this group is called a stateless nation
 Palestinians

5.  state – refers to territory and government
 nation – refers to people

6. 1. Democracy
2. Monarchy
3. Dictatorship
4. Communism

7.  citizens hold political power
 directly or through elected representatives
 origins in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome

9.  Austria
 France
 Germany
 Mongolia

10.  a ruling family headed by a king or queen
holds ruling power
 may or may not share power with citizen bodies
 ex. United Kingdom

12.  Saudi Arabia
 Sweden
 Bhutan
 Norway

13. Can you think of other famous
monarchs?

15.  an individual or group holds complete political
power
 Ex. Afghanistan

18.  all power is held by the government in the name of
the people
 Ex. Former USSR

21. China, Cuba, Laos, North Korea, Vietnam, Maldova and Nepal