Which of the following is an element of physical geography that contributed to the development of effective republics in the Americas?
A the Pacific Ocean
B the vast territory of the United Kingdom
C the government of the United States
D the Atlantic Ocean
Which of the following is true of the government of Switzerland?
A Switzerland is only a nominal federation with a figurehead leader.
B Switzerland is a federal government with no individual head of state.
C Switzerland is a federal government with a head of state who rules as a dictator.
D Switzerland is a unitary government with a single unified culture.
Which of the following best describes why Bir Tawil continues to be a place of terra nullius?
A It is hard to get to and has few resources.
B is a protected religious site.
C It is the site of constant fighting between Egypt and Sudan.
D The U.N. has declared it independent.
Which of the following best describes self-determination?
A a process where people within a country decide what type of government they want to have
B the principle that a conquering nation gets to decide the government of a nation it defeats
C the idea that only established countries can decide when territories can govern themselves
D a rare situation in which a country’s government changes because of political conflict
Which of the state shapes is most rare?
A protruded states
B compact states
C elongated states
D perforated states
