10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic types of power that every government has?
Economic power
What is a nation-state?
A country with a definite territory
Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic characteristics of every nation-state?
Economy
What is the purpose of a government?
To make and enforce laws
What is a state?
A political community with organized government
Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic types of power that every government has?
Administrative power
What is the difference between a state and a nation?
A state is a political community with an organized government, while a nation refers to a group of people united by common characteristics.
What is the term for a country in which the territory of both the nation and the state coincide?
Nation-state
What are the four basic characteristics of every nation-state/country?
Population, territory, sovereignty, government
What is the purpose of a government?
To make and enforce public policies
Study Notes
Government Types and Characteristics
- There are three basic types of power that every government has: executive, legislative, and judicial.
Nation-States
- A nation-state is a country with a distinct identity, shaped by common history, culture, language, and territory.
- A nation-state has four basic characteristics: population, territory, sovereignty, and government.
Key Concepts
- A state is an organized political community living under a single system of government.
- The purpose of a government is to maintain social order, provide public services, and protect citizens' rights.
- A state and a nation can be different, but in a nation-state, the territory of both coincides.
- A nation-state is also referred to as a country.
Nation-State Characteristics
- Population: a group of people living within a specific territory.
- Territory: a defined geographical area with defined borders.
- Sovereignty: the power to govern itself without external control.
- Government: the system of institutions, laws, and rules that govern a state.
Test your knowledge of the characteristics and powers of a nation state's government in this quiz on US Government Chapter 1, Section 1. Learn about the purpose of government and its three basic types of power - legislative, executive, and judicial.
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