independent unit that occupies a specific territory

has full control of its internal and external affairs

often called a country

a group of people with a common culture living in a territory and having a strong sense of unity

when a nation and a state occupy the same territory

it’s possible for a nation not to have a territory this group is called a stateless nation

Palestinians

state – refers to territory and government

nation – refers to people

1. Democracy

2. Monarchy

3. Dictatorship

4. Communism

citizens hold political power directly or through elected representatives

origins in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome

Austria

France

Germany

Mongolia

a ruling family headed by a king or queen holds ruling power

may or may not share power with citizen bodies

ex. United Kingdom

Saudi Arabia

Sweden

Bhutan

Norway

Can you think of other famous monarchs?

an individual or group holds complete political power

Ex. Afghanistan

all power is held by the government in the name of the people

Ex. Former USSR

China, Cuba, Laos, North Korea, Vietnam, Maldova and Nepal