Spatial Divisions (Conflict/Cooperation)

Which of the following is NOT a regional issue?

• Waste management

• International trade

• Transportation

• Magnet schools

Which level of government would most likely be responsible for waste disposal in a neighborhood?

• County

• State

• National

• International

Which example does NOT show a reason why nations or states would need to cooperate?

• Latin American ethnic groups host international festival

• Business brings hundreds of jobs to tri-cities

• City hall votes to raise rates on garbage collection

• Hurricane hits Gulf Coast states

Which Canadian province is in conflict with the rest of Canada, claiming discrimination because of their French background and language?

• Newfoundland

• Ontario

• Quebec

• Nova Scotia

Which statement does NOT support the need for political divisions?

• Ability to solve local problems

• Ability to join international unions

• Need to efficiently manage resources

• Need for a government closer to home

All are the reasons why regional political divisions are beneficial EXCEPT:

• Imperial conquest and domination

• Government closer to home

• Need to solve local problems

• Ability to manage resources more efficiently

Which of the following is NOT a reason for political divisions?

• Need to administer resources more efficiently

• Taxation purposes

• Desire for government closer to home

• Need to solve local problems

What is a controversial form of redistricting in which electoral districts or

constituency boundaries are manipulated for an electoral advantage?

• Spatial divisions

• Political advantage

• Boundary disputes

• Gerrymandering

Which level of government would most likely be responsible for enforcing a curfew ordinance?

• City council

• State legislature

• School board

• Neighborhood council

Which of the following is a reason for having local or regional divisions of land?

• the need to solve other people's problems

• the need to have more leadership opportunities

• the need to administer resources more efficiently

• the need to have more government