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Political Geography

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Quizzes in Political Geography

U.S. Government & Civics

What is the best interpretation of Pennsylvania political geography?

Calling Pennsylvania a commonwealth gives it greater federal power than other states.
Pennsylvania has no county governments.
The Pennsylvania General Assembly has only one legislative chamber.
Pennsylvania’s 67 counties are administrative divisions, while cities, boroughs, and townships are municipal forms.

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Pennsylvania's 67 counties are administrative divisions, while cities, boroughs, and townships are municipal forms.

U.S. Government & Civics

Which description of Pennsylvania political geography is correct?

A state capital can be smaller than other cities because political function and population size are separate characteristics.
Counties, municipalities, and legislative districts are the same type of political unit.
Pennsylvania has a unicameral state legislature.
Pennsylvania has no county governments.

Correct answer(s):

A state capital can be smaller than other cities because political function and population size are separate characteristics.

What is true about Delaware’s boundary with New Jersey?

Part of Delaware’s relationship with New Jersey is defined across river and bay waters rather than by a simple land boundary
Part of Delaware’s relationship with New Jersey is defined across river and bay waters only by a straight land boundary
Part of Delaware’s relationship with New Jersey is defined across river and bay waters only by a mountain ridge
Part of Delaware’s relationship with New Jersey is defined across river and bay waters only by an international border

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Part of Delaware's relationship with New Jersey is defined across river and bay waters rather than by a simple land boundary

U.S. Economy

Which fact best describes State government?

State government is centralized in Dover even though Wilmington is the state’s largest economic center
State government is centralized in Dover even though Newark is the state’s largest economic center
State government is centralized in Dover even though Rehoboth Beach is the state’s largest economic center
State government is centralized in Dover even though Dover is the state’s largest economic center

Correct answer(s):

State government is centralized in Dover even though Wilmington is the state's largest economic center

Which fact best describes Dover’s central position?

Dover’s central position helped make it a practical location for the state capital
Georgetown’s central position helped make it a practical location for the state capital
Wilmington’s central position helped make it a practical location for the state capital
Newark’s central position helped make it a practical location for the state capital

Correct answer(s):

Dover's central position helped make it a practical location for the state capital

U.S. Government & Civics

What does Colorado’s state formation show about political boundaries?

Surveyed borders can be imposed across older cultural territories, watersheds, and trade networks
States form without earlier populations
Watersheds always match state lines
Political boundaries always follow natural regions perfectly

Correct answer(s):

Surveyed borders can be imposed across older cultural territories, watersheds, and trade networks

What does Colorado’s nearly rectangular boundary reveal about its political geography?

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