PGE - Political Geography Overview
Political Geography Overview
Introduction
The term politics can sometimes conjure images of red-tape and bureaucrats working without a goal in site. However, in AP Human Geography political geography is the discussion of who has the power and how that power is used to divide land on the Earth's surface. Unlike historical events long buried in the past, politics and geography have an ongoing and often tumultuous relationship. Understanding where the boundaries were in the past and where they are now can help us predict where those divides might be in the future.
Essential Questions
- How is space on the Earth's surface divided?
- Why do boundaries exist?
- How are governments formed?
- What are the defining characteristics of government systems?
- Why are there conflicts created by political-territorial arrangements?
- How do spatial interactions impact countries and governments?
Key Terms
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