Practice FRQ AP Exam

Political geographers analyze territoriality and sovereignty at a variety of scales, including regional, state, substate regional, and local.

Define the concept of territoriality in terms of political geography.

Describe the concept of sovereignty as it relates to the state.

Compare ONE difference in territorial organization between the governments of unitary states and the governments of federal states.

Recently, the United Kingdom decided to withdraw from the European Union. Explain ONE possible reason why sovereignty would play a role in the United Kingdom’s decision to withdraw from the European Union.

During the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, some people in Scotland proposed independence from the United Kingdom. Explain ONE possible reason why territoriality would play a role in the devolution of a state.

Local governments often divide cities into representative electoral districts. Explain how the process of redrawing district boundary lines may affect election results within a city.

Explain why neighboring local governments may face challenges in providing transportation services to residents of a rapidly growing metropolitan area.