Unit 4: Political pattern and Processes Missed Concepts

Missed concepts from active recall for unit 4

What is the difference between autonomous and semi-autonomous?

Autonomous refers to a state or entity that has full self-governance and independence, while semi-autonomous denotes a state that has limited self-governance but remains under the jurisdiction of a larger governing body.

What does political power have power over?

Power over people, land, and resources

What Is neocolonialism?

The use of economic, political, cultural or other pressures to control another country.

What are geometric boundaries?

Geometric boundaries are political borders defined by geometric lines, often following latitude and longitude coordinates, rather than natural features such as rivers or mountains.

what is a delimited boundary?

A delimited boundary is a political boundary that is established through legal agreements and defined on maps, often involving treaties or international agreements.

What is a demarcated boundary?

A demarcated boundary is a political boundary that is physically marked on the ground, often using signs, fences, or other identifiable markers to specify the limits of the territory.

What is an administered boundary?

An administered boundary is a political boundary that is actively managed and enforced by a government or authority, regulating the movement and activities along it.

What is a defined boundary?

A defined boundary is a political boundary that is established through legal documents or treaties, specifying the precise limits of an area without physical markings.

What do you call a midway between two or more countries’ coasts?

A median line boundary

What is reapportionment?

Reapportionment is the process of redistributing legislative seats or electoral districts based on population changes. This ensures that representation in legislative bodies reflects the current population distribution.

What is an electoral college?

The Electoral College is a group of representatives designated by each state in the United States, responsible for formally electing the President and Vice President. Each state's number of electors is based on its total number of Senators and Representatives in Congress.

What is redistricting?

Redistricting is the process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral districts to reflect changes in population and ensure fair representation in legislative bodies.

What is a voting district?

A specific area where people vote for a representative

What are the requirements for voting districts?

1. similar population size

2. contiguous: single, unbroken shape

3. compact: smooth boundaries and cluster around a central core

What is the difference between packing and cracking?

Packing involves concentrating voters of one type into fewer districts, while cracking disperses them across multiple districts to dilute their voting power.

What are the characteristics of representative districts?

1. similar population size

2. compact

3. contiguous

What are the results of gerrymandering?

Gerrymandering can lead to disproportionate representation, where political parties gain an advantage by manipulating district boundaries. It often results in wasted votes, undermining fair competition and skewing electoral outcomes. This can impact election results at national, state, and local scales.

What are 6 factors that lead to devolution?

1. irredentism

2. physical geography

3. ethnic cleansing

4. terrorism

5. economic or social problems

6. ethnic separatism

What do constant connections between countries result in?

1. information and new stories are broadcasted throughout the world

2. access to information, knowledge and services

3. propaganda and misinformation

What are the causes of centrifugal forces?

1. failed states

2. stateless nations

3. uneven development