Political Concepts and Definitions

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A state is a politically organized community or major territorial unit having a monarchical form of government headed by a king or queen.

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TRUE

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A nation is a group of people who identify with one another on the basis of a shared history, culture, language, or myths.

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TRUE

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A nation-state is a state whose citizens share a common history, culture, language, or myths.

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TRUE

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A multi-national state consists of multiple different cultural groups unified under a single government.

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FALSE

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A de facto state functions independently but lacks international recognition.

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FALSE

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A subnational administrative division with a degree of autonomy is part of a state.

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FALSE

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A state recognized by the United Nations is not a de facto state.

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FALSE

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A state with multiple official languages is not a de facto state.

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FALSE

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A quasi-state does not have full control over its territory.

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FALSE

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A state with a homogeneous population is not a quasi-state.

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FALSE