CIVICS

a self-governing political entity or a region of land defined by geographical features and political boundaries

• Country

• Nation

• Government

refers to the group of people who share the same culture, language, institution, and history

• Country

• Nation

• Government

shared beliefs, customs, traditions, language, and arts

• Culture

• Territory

• Infrastructure

defined geographical boundaries

• Culture

• Territory

• Infrastructure

a group of people residing within the country

• Population

• Culture

• Government

an organized political structure that provides leadership and establishes laws

• Population

• Culture

• Government

a system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services

• Recognition

• History

• Economy

transportation, communication, and utilities

• Recognition

• History

• Infrastructure

diplomatic acceptance by other countries

• Recognition

• History

• Infrastructure

flags, anthems, and emblems

• History

• National Symbols

• Legal System