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Which of the following is NOT a necessary element of a state?
Which of the following is NOT a necessary element of a state?
- Climate (correct)
- Government
- People
- Territory
What is the significance of sovereignty for a state?
What is the significance of sovereignty for a state?
- It grants the state recognition by other countries.
- It ensures the state's economic stability.
- It allows the state to control its own internal affairs. (correct)
- It guarantees the state's military strength.
Which of the following is an example of a state losing its sovereignty?
Which of the following is an example of a state losing its sovereignty?
- A country electing a new leader.
- A country experiencing a natural disaster.
- A country being occupied by a foreign power. (correct)
- A country experiencing economic hardship.
Why was the First Philippine Republic not recognized as a state?
Why was the First Philippine Republic not recognized as a state?
How does internal sovereignty differ from external sovereignty?
How does internal sovereignty differ from external sovereignty?
Which of the following is an example of the exercise of internal sovereignty?
Which of the following is an example of the exercise of internal sovereignty?
How is a country's sovereignty impacted when it relies heavily on foreign aid?
How is a country's sovereignty impacted when it relies heavily on foreign aid?
What is the PRIMARY reason why Antarctica is not considered a state based on the information provided?
What is the PRIMARY reason why Antarctica is not considered a state based on the information provided?
Flashcards
State
State
A permanent group of people in defined territory with organized government.
Elements of a State
Elements of a State
The four fundamental components: people, territory, government, sovereignty.
People
People
Inhabitants of a country; no specific number required.
Territory
Territory
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Government
Government
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Sovereignty
Sovereignty
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Internal Sovereignty
Internal Sovereignty
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External Sovereignty
External Sovereignty
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Study Notes
State Definition
- A state is a group of people permanently inhabiting a defined territory, with an independent government and free from foreign control
Elements of a State
- People: Inhabitants of a country; no minimum population requirement
- Example: Antarctica is not a state due to lack of permanent inhabitants
- Territory: Land inhabited by a state's citizens; no specific size requirement
- Example: Palestinians were stateless before gaining territory due to being scattered across the Middle East
- Government: Institution governing the country
- Example: Post-Saddam Hussein Iraq was considered stateless due to instability
- Sovereignty: Supreme and absolute power within a state
- Inherent characteristics: permanent, exclusive, comprehensive, and inseparable
- Essential for a state's freedom
Manifestations of Sovereignty
- Internal Sovereignty: Control over domestic affairs and issues
- Includes law enforcement, public services, and maintaining order
- Crucial for national well-being
- External Sovereignty (Independence): Ability to interact with other countries
- Freedom from external control, recognized by other states
- Recognition by other states gives a state international legitimacy
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