Political Science: State Power & Definition

A defined sovereign territory that governs itself, utilizes legitimate force to govern, reaches into the citizens' lives through bureaucratic powers, and claims the monopoly of the legitimate use of physical force.

Despotic power and infrastructural power.

The ability of the state to enforce decisions without input from society.

<p>Coercion (A), Police (B), Military (C), Surveillance (F), Centralized authority (G)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The state's capacity to penetrate society and effectively enforce policies through institutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Police (A), Transparent governance (B), Strong institutions like courts (C), Rule through legitimacy (D), Taxation (E), Administration (F), Public engagement (G), Legal accountability (H), Democratic participation (J), Capacity to implement policies across society (K)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The threat of war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Position based on meritocracy (A), Professional army (B), Strategies for military and governance (C), Taxation (E), Population control (F), Power consolidation among monarchs (G), Establishment of officials to manage finances (H)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>While both involve exerting control over another country, colonialism entails physical occupation, settlement, and often the removal of the original population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leader being above the law (C), Censorship (D), Centralization of power (E), Limited political participation (F), State-controlled media (G)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Total control over politics, society, economy, and personal beliefs, with a rigid state ideology dictating all aspects of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A political system combining democratic governance with the protection of individual rights and freedoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A government system providing social and economic protections to its citizens through public services to ensure social security, wealth distribution, and a minimum standard of living.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A group of people who see themselves as a people, an &quot;imagined community&quot; with a shared identity and sense of belonging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nations whose identity and culture are based on political allegiance and shared views on governance and social norms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A state that encompasses only one nation, with a unified culture and identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regimes of power at any given moment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The state is a permanent political entity with defined territory, population, government, and sovereignty, while the government is a temporary authority that runs the state, makes and enforces laws, and is typically composed of elected officials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A defined sovereign territory which governs itself and monopolizes legitimate use of force.

State's ability to enforce decisions without societal input, typical in authoritarian regimes.

State's ability to effectively enforce policies and penetrate society through institutions.

Centralized authority, coercion, and lack of checks and balances.

Strong institutions like courts and police enabling policy enforcement and public participation.

The state is distinct from civil society and the nation.

Created by war threats leading to professional armies and centralized power.

Imperialism exerts control without settlement, colonialism involves occupation and settlement.

Total control over all aspects of life, including politics and personal beliefs.

Control over political power with some social and economic freedoms.

Political system combining democratic governance with protection of rights and freedoms.

Government system providing social and economic protections to ensure minimum living standards.

A group of people sharing a common identity and sense of community distinct from others.

Yes, multiple nations can exist within one state.

Identities based on political allegiance and shared governance views.

A state predominantly occupied by one nation, like Japan.

Regimes of power at any given moment.

The state is a permanent entity; the government is temporary authority managing it.

Strong pride and devotion to one's country, often implying sacrifice for it.

Acceptance of authority by the governed; important for state power.

Commitment to a political entity based on shared beliefs and rules.

The characteristic of totalitarian regimes dictating all societal aspects.

Systems in place to prevent abuse of power within governance.

Fundamental individual rights protected from government infringement.

The authority of a state to govern itself without external interference.

A means for states to fund governance and services.

Positions earned based on merit rather than birthright.