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Which element is considered the MOST important part of a state?
Which element is considered the MOST important part of a state?
- Territory
- People or population (correct)
- Government
- Independence
What does a state's territory encompass?
What does a state's territory encompass?
- Only the areas where people live
- Only the land within its borders
- Only the bodies of water within its borders
- The land or geographical area that a state controls (correct)
What is the primary role of a government within a state?
What is the primary role of a government within a state?
- To control other countries
- To manage and organize the country and its people (correct)
- To expand the state's territory
- To ensure that everyone is wealthy
The word "government" is derived from which language?
The word "government" is derived from which language?
What does it mean for a state to have independence?
What does it mean for a state to have independence?
Which of the following is an example of how a government provides social service?
Which of the following is an example of how a government provides social service?
What is the purpose of the government ensuring social justice?
What is the purpose of the government ensuring social justice?
Which action best exemplifies a government promoting economic development?
Which action best exemplifies a government promoting economic development?
What does sovereignty imply for a state?
What does sovereignty imply for a state?
What does the government prioritize when ensuring security?
What does the government prioritize when ensuring security?
A country is composed of people living in places. Which of the following examples qualifies the statement?
A country is composed of people living in places. Which of the following examples qualifies the statement?
When is a state called a state?
When is a state called a state?
Which of the following is considered a power that a government should possess?
Which of the following is considered a power that a government should possess?
A state has what kind of power when it is not controlled by other countries?
A state has what kind of power when it is not controlled by other countries?
How do governments support people's safety?
How do governments support people's safety?
Which of the following is the responsibility of the government?
Which of the following is the responsibility of the government?
Which of the following shows that social justice is being served by the government?
Which of the following shows that social justice is being served by the government?
A country is independent when which of the following is the case?
A country is independent when which of the following is the case?
The Philippines is made up of islands. In what way islands take its part?
The Philippines is made up of islands. In what way islands take its part?
Economic development happens when?
Economic development happens when?
Flashcards
What is a state?
What is a state?
A state is a country with its own government and the power to make decisions for its people.
State: People or Population
State: People or Population
People who live in a specific place or territory.
State: Territory
State: Territory
The land or geographical area a state controls, including all places within its boundaries.
State: Government
State: Government
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Primary concern of Government: Security
Primary concern of Government: Security
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Primary concern of Government: Social Service
Primary concern of Government: Social Service
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Primary concern of Government: Economic Development
Primary concern of Government: Economic Development
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Primary concern of Government: Social Justice
Primary concern of Government: Social Justice
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Sovereignty or Independence
Sovereignty or Independence
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Study Notes
- A state is a country that has its own government and can make decisions for its people.
- States consist of people living in a specific place or territory.
- States possess independence, enabling them to create their own rules without external control.
Elements of a State
- The most important part of a state is its people, because without them, there is no state
- An example of this is in the Philippines, where the people living in cities, provinces, and towns constitute the country as a state.
- Territory refers to the land or geographical area a state controls; including all places within the country's boundaries.
- The territory of the Philippines encompasses all the islands, mountains, and waters within its borders.
- A government is a system managing and organizing a country and its people, ensuring rules are followed, and needs are met.
- The word "government" comes from the Latin "gubernation," meaning "management".
- The government in the Philippines is responsible for making laws, ensuring safety, providing education, and helping people.
Primary Concerns of the Government
- Security is the government's work to ensure everyone is safe and free from harm, such as threats from other countries or dangerous situations.
- The police and the military protect the country and keep people safe
- Social service is where the government provides social benefits, such as healthcare, education, and other services to improve people's lives.
- The government builds schools and hospitals.
- Economic Development is the support the government provides to the country via businesses and workers, ensuring people have good jobs and a decent standard of living.
- The government helps create jobs and supports farmers, workers, and business owners to earn money and improve their lives.
- Social Justice exists so that everyone is ensured fair treatment, access to rights and freedoms, and equality before the law.
- The government makes laws to protect the rights of all citizens, like ensuring children can go to school and people are not discriminated against.
- Sovereignty means that a state has the ultimate power to make and enforce its own laws without external interference.
- A sovereign state is independent and free from control by other countries.
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