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Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic types of power that every government has?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic types of power that every government has?
- Executive power
- Judicial power
- Economic power (correct)
- Legislative power
What is a nation-state?
What is a nation-state?
- A society that makes and enforces public policies
- A political community with organized government
- A country with a definite territory (correct)
- A group of people united by bonds of race, language, custom, and religion
Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic characteristics of every nation-state?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic characteristics of every nation-state?
- Economy (correct)
- Population
- Sovereignty
- Territory
What is the purpose of a government?
What is the purpose of a government?
What is a state?
What is a state?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic types of power that every government has?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic types of power that every government has?
What is the difference between a state and a nation?
What is the difference between a state and a nation?
What is the term for a country in which the territory of both the nation and the state coincide?
What is the term for a country in which the territory of both the nation and the state coincide?
What are the four basic characteristics of every nation-state/country?
What are the four basic characteristics of every nation-state/country?
What is the purpose of a government?
What is the purpose of a government?
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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.
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