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Define state, nation, and globalization.
A state is a political structure with a government in a specific territory. A nation refers to a group of people sharing a common culture, history, and ethnicity. Globalization is the process of increased interconnectedness among countries.
A state must have a government that commands obedience.
True
What is the population of the Philippines according to the 2020 Census?
109,035,343
What are the three domains of territory?
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What is sovereignty?
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Which statement is true regarding the government?
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A nation is a large community of people having a common ______, history, and ethnicity.
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Study Notes
State, Nation, and Globalization
- A state is defined as an organized political structure consisting of a community living in a defined territory, with a governing body that commands obedience and operates independently of external control.
- Aristotle described the state as “a union of families and villages having for its end a perfect and self-sufficing life,” emphasizing the pursuit of a happy and honorable existence.
- The people within a state encompass all citizens, including foreigners, and their collective population was recorded at approximately 109,035,343 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing.
- Territory refers to the land over which a state exercises jurisdiction, divided into three domains: terrestrial (land), fluvial (water), and aerial (sky), totaling around 300,000 square kilometers.
- The Philippines comprises 7,641 islands with about 2,000 inhabited, categorized into three main geographical regions: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
- According to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, an island must be a naturally formed area of land that remains above water during high tide.
Government and Sovereignty
- Government acts as the agency through which the will of the state is manifested and operates through three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
- The Philippine governance structure is divided into provinces, independent cities, component cities, municipalities, and barangays.
- The Philippines has had multiple constitutions since 1899:
- Malolos Constitution (1899-1901)
- 1935 Constitution (1935-1943, 1945-1973)
- 1943 Constitution (1943-1945)
- 1973 Constitution (1973-1986)
- 1987 Constitution (1987-present)
Sovereignty
- Sovereignty is the supreme power of the state, characterized by two dimensions: internal (control over the territory) and external (recognition by other states).
- The Constitution reflects the ideals of the Filipino people, aiming for justice, democracy, and the common good, while securing the nation's independence under the rule of law.
Nationhood
- A nation consists of a large group of people bound by a common culture, history, and ethnicity, living under a single government.
- Questions arise about the essence of Filipino identity, emphasizing the search for a common culture that unites the Filipino nation amidst globalization influences.
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Explore the concepts of state, nation, and globalization in the context of Philippine politics. This quiz will help you distinguish between a nation and a state, as well as analyze the shared identity and culture that unifies the Filipino people amidst globalization. Engage in critical thinking to understand these key concepts better.
