Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics PDF

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE SOCIETY and POLITICS FUNCTIONS OF STATE AND NON-STATE STATE vs. NATION  STATE A state is a formal group that is sovereign over its members and occupies a well- defined territory. ELEMENTS of STATE POPULATION  It is a human political ins...

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE SOCIETY and POLITICS FUNCTIONS OF STATE AND NON-STATE STATE vs. NATION  STATE A state is a formal group that is sovereign over its members and occupies a well- defined territory. ELEMENTS of STATE POPULATION  It is a human political institution. There is no definite limit for the size of population essential for a State. TERRITORY  State is a territorial unit. Definite territory is its essential component. The size of the territory of a State can be big or small; nevertheless, it has to be a definite, well-marked portion of territory. GOVERNMENT It is the organization or machinery or agency or magistracy of the State which makes, implements, enforces and adjudicates the laws of the state. ORGANS OF GOVERNMENT  EXECUTIVE LEGISLATURE JUDICIAL SOVEREIGNTY It is the most exclusive element of State. State alone possess sovereignty. Without sovereignty no state can exist.  Two Dimensions of Sovereignty - INTERNAL - It means the power of the State to order and regulate the activities of all the people, groups and institutions which are at work within its territory. Two Dimensions of Sovereignty - EXTERNAL - It means complete independence of the State from external control. It also means the full freedom of the State to participate in the activities of the community of nations.  NON- STATE INSTITUTIONS / NON- STATE ACTORS  BANKS A bank is a financial institution with a license to hold and lend money. It can provide checking and savings accounts, credit cards, mortgages, auto loans, personal loans, small business  CORPORATIONS A corporation is a legal entity created by individuals, stockholders, or shareholders, with the purpose of operating for profit.  COOPERATIVES A cooperative is an association of persons (organization) that is owned and controlled by the people to meet their common economic, social, and/or cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically controlled business (enterprise).  TRADE UNIONS Also called labour union, association of workers in a particular trade, industry, or company created for the purpose of securing improvements in pay, benefits, working conditions, or social and political status through collective bargaining. DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES Are institution established primarily for the purpose of economic and social growth. It implies economic development, promotes business efficacy and competitiveness.  INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION Refers to a membership groups that functions across national borders for well-defined purpose. Thank You! ASSIGNMENT 1: MEMORIZE THE PREAMBLE ACTIVITY 2: Create your own Organizational chart of State Institution (short bond paper)