Political Divisions — Quiz Answers

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What is one function of a constitution in a federal state?

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to allow for swift and decisive action with as little debate as possible
B
to explain how powers are divided between central and local governments
C
to enforce a single national language in education and public communication
D
to give the central government supreme decision-making authority
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Match each example to the correct designation.

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The Rohingya are a minority community of Muslims who have a distinct ethnic and linguistic tradition. They live mainly in the country of Myanmar but lack citizenship.|Canada is the second-largest country in land area with a parliamentary system of government. It has a diverse population comprising many linguistic, cultural, religious, and ethnic groups.|The Republic of Armenia is a parliamentary democracy that gained its independence in 1991. Its population is 98 percent ethnically Armenian, and its official language is Armenian.

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What is one difference between a nation and a state?

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A nation has its own sovereign government, but a state does not.
B
A state has internationally recognized borders, but a nation does not.
C
A nation occupies a specific geographic area, but a state does not.
D
A state comprises people with a shared heritage, but a nation does not.
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The following sentences contain blanks. Use the drop-down menus to complete each blank correctly.

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self-government|among colonized regions|may or may not have sovereignty

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What has caused nation-states to be less common today than in the past?

A
increased democratization of former monarchies
B
revolutionary independence movements
C
high rates of population migration
D
globalized trade and communications
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Why is China a unitary state despite its large size and diverse regions?

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Many areas lack sufficient population to form local governments.
B
Regional bodies have elected not to make their own laws.
C
People in smaller political regions lack voting rights.
D
The central government directs all matters of law and policy.
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What is one key feature that sets federal states apart from unitary states?

A
diplomacy undertaken by the national government
B
establishment of a lawmaking body
C
existence of strong national institutions and laws
D
powers shared among levels of government
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Sort each detail to show whether it is a benefit or a drawback of a unitary state.

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The central government acts quickly and decisively in response to crises.,Centralized rule concentrates on the general needs of citizens rather than those of specific groups.,Fewer levels of government institutions and officials decrease costs.|Centrally made policies assume that all regions are alike.

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Which example demonstrates how a unitary state may fail to account for regional differences and needs?

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A country with diverse economic conditions delegates key policy making decisions to local lawmakers.
B
A country spans multiple geographic time zones but has only one standard of time for the entire country.
C
A national government shuts down, but regional governments continue to handle daily governance.
D
A national government arranges resources to develop green technologies and address pollution.

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