Sovereign State Study Guide

Sovereign State Study Guide

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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Hard

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Sarah Hood

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Sovereignty

Back

The ability to rule absolutely within a state's boundaries.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Sovereign State

Back

A body of people living in a defined space with the power to make and enforce laws. U.S. is an example; MA is not an example.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Population

Back

The group of people who are citizens of a state.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Territory

Back

The area in which a state's rules apply. The territory of a state may change due to war, negotiations, or purchases.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Government

Back

Organization inside a state that controls the actions and policies of the state.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Four features of a state

Back

1. Population 2. Territory 3. Sovereignty 4. Government

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Roles of government

Back

- Make laws (e.g., Freedom of Speech, voting age, minimum wage) - Protect Country (e.g., Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines) - Help Citizens (e.g., Retirement Benefits, schools, highway systems) - Keep Order (e.g., Sheriff, highway patrol, police, FBI)

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