Chapter 2 - The Nation-State And Globalization Flashcards
An independent, self-governing political community
State
The set of institutions that oversee decisions on behalf of the state
Governement
The principle that states are he highest authority
Sovereignty
A state that is unable to enforce laws, maintain order, protect the lives of citizens, or provide basic services
Failed State
A sovereign state filled with people that share a sense of belonging
Nation-State
States whose population contains two or more nations
Binational and Multinational States
The idea that different cultures within a country should be respected and supported
Multiculturalism
The idea that nations have the right to determine their political status
National Self-Determination
The idea that the nation-state is the best form of political community
Nationalism
Nationalism based on common ancestry, usually with common traditions and language
Ethnic Nationalism
Nationalism based on similar political values
Civic Nationalism
The idea that residents are full members of the political community with certain duties and rights
Citizenship
The process of the increasing interconnectedness of the world
Globalization
A group of people with a common identity and who typically believe they should be self-governing
Nation
