Which of the following is an element of physical geography that contributed to the development of effective republics in the Americas?
A the Pacific Ocean
B the vast territory of the United Kingdom
C the government of the United States
D the Atlantic Ocean

Which of the following is true of the government of Switzerland?
A Switzerland is only a nominal federation with a figurehead leader.
B Switzerland is a federal government with no individual head of state.
C Switzerland is a federal government with a head of state who rules as a dictator.
D Switzerland is a unitary government with a single unified culture.

Which of the following best describes why Bir Tawil continues to be a place of terra nullius?
A It is hard to get to and has few resources.
B is a protected religious site.
C It is the site of constant fighting between Egypt and Sudan.
D The U.N. has declared it independent.

Which of the following best describes self-determination?
A a process where people within a country decide what type of government they want to have
B the principle that a conquering nation gets to decide the government of a nation it defeats
C the idea that only established countries can decide when territories can govern themselves
D a rare situation in which a country’s government changes because of political conflict

Which of the state shapes is most rare?
A protruded states
B compact states
C elongated states
D perforated states

[tex][/tex] 1. The development of effective republics in the Americas was primarily influenced by geographical factors such as the vast territory of the United States, which allowed for the establishment of an expansive and diverse political system. Therefore, C the government of the United States, is the closest option.

2. Switzerland is a federal government with no individual head of state. Therefore, B is the correct option.

3. Bir Tawil continues to be a place of terra nullius because it is hard to get to and has few resources, which makes it unattractive for territorial claims. Therefore, A is the best description.

4. Self-determination is the process where people within a country decide what type of government they want to have. Therefore, A is the best option.

5. Perforated states, which completely surround another state, are the most rare state shape. Therefore, D is the correct option.