AP Human Political

a political boundary that takes on a clear and neat geometric shape

• Geometric Boundary

• Consequent Boundary

• Defined border

• Delimited border

A boundary that no longer exists, although it may still appear on the cultural landscape

• Relic Boundary

• Superimposed boundary

• Subsequent boundary

• Antecedent boundary

A boundary that already existed before the present settlement in that area occurred. The cultural landscape emerged and stayed in place while people moved in to occupy the surrounding area

• Relic Boundary

• Superimposed Boundary

• Subsequent boundary

• Antecedent boundary

A border that is drawn on a map

• Geometric Boundary

• Consequent Boundary

• Defined border

• Delimited border

People are naturally cruel, greedy, and selfish. Powerful government needed to ensure orderly society

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

• Voltaire

Which of the following best describes the role of political processes in resolving territorial disputes?

• They are only used for internal disputes within a country.

• They involve international courts and agreements to reach a resolution.

• They rely solely on historical precedents.

• They are ineffective in modern geopolitical conflicts.

Answer explanation

Political processes in resolving territorial disputes involve international courts and agreements to reach a resolution, making this the best description of their role.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following terms means, an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits?

• Anarchy

• Natural Rights

• Democracy

• Social Contract

What distinguishes a primary election from a general election?

• A primary election is for selecting party leaders, while a general election is for electing government officials.

• A primary election is for electing government officials, while a general election is for selecting party leaders.

• A primary election determines a party’s nominee for a general election, where the final election takes place.

• There is no significant difference; both terms are interchangeable.

How might a country strategically use political processes to influence its international boundaries?

• By engaging in cultural exchanges to promote peace

• By using military force to assert boundary claims

• By negotiating treaties that reflect its strategic interests

• By ignoring international norms and creating boundaries unilaterally

Answer explanation

By negotiating treaties that reflect its strategic interests, a country can strategically use political processes to influence its international boundaries.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Hobbes saw human beings as __________.

• Kind and Selfless

• Selfish and Aggressive

• Self-Interested, but not always violent

• Shaped by our experiences in life.