Political Geography

2. non-governmental organization
6. A government controlled by its citizens, either directly or through representatives.
9. completely surrounded by land with no direct access to the ocean
13. Political boundaries that correspond with prominent natural features such as mountains or rivers.
15. A country that has: 1. Defined Boundaries 2. Population of Citizens 3. Legitimate Government 4. Recognized Sovereignty
16. A general pardon for an offense against a government; in general, any act of forgiveness or absolution
18. Power the power to enforce and administer laws
21. A group of people) that does not have its own state. Ex: Kurds, Romani, Palestinians
22. A political supranational organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
23. A group of states or territories controlled by one central government or ruler
24. The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
26. An economic organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the production and sale of petroleum (oil).
27. More developed country
28. A government ruled by or subject to religious authority.

1. A government ruled by a king or queen
3. Power the power to interpret laws, to determine their meaning, and to settle disputes that arise within the society
4. Something that divides (such as a wall); the act of dividing something into parts or sections; (v.) to divide or subdivide into parts or shares
5. A government ruled by a few powerful people
7. An economic supranational organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase economic cooperation among its members.
8. Territory and population that is controlled by another sovereign state politically, socially, and economically.
10. Less Developed Country
11. A form of government in which a single leader has absolute power and authority.
12. Power the power to make laws
14. Organization of three or more states to promote shared objectives.
17. (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Military supranational organization created in 1949 made up of 12 non-Communist countries including the United States that support each other if attacked.
19. A formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries
20. An independent country dominated by a relatively homogeneous (one) cultural/ethnic group
22. Security Council A 15-member panel which bears the UN's major responsibility for keeping international peace.
25. A distinct region or community enclosed within a larger territory