The State Flashcards
What is a nation?
Group of similar people who want to establish a different identity.
Features of a Nation.
1.Population
2.Feeling of Community
3.Desire to be politically seperate
What is Nationalism?
Sense of Political Identify and Love for one’s nation
Features of Nationalism.
1.Discourages imperialism
2.Promotes Diversity
3.Encpurages self determination
Describe Nationalism.
Progressive and Agressive
Forms of Nationalism.
- Liberal
- Conservative
3.Expansionist - Anticolonial
Explain Liberal Nationalism.
Links idea of freedom
Explain Conservative Nationalism.
Priorities Patriotism
Explain Expansionist Nationalism.
Agressive form of nationalism
Explain Anticolonial Nationalism.
Refers to freedom struggles
What is a State?
Social Organisation
Why is a State created?
To Satisfy the needs of common people.
What leads a State into statehood?
Political Self-determination
Name the Characteristics of a State.
- Sovereignty
- Independent Government
- Specific Territory
- Population
What is a Government?
Agent of the State
Another name for Government?
Main Wing of the State
Name the Parts of Government
- Executive
- Legislature
- Judiciary
What type of Concept is a State?
Abstract
What type of concept is a Government?
Concrete Reality
A State is ______________?
Politically Neutral
The Government has an ________________?
Ideological Agenda
What is A Government?
A means through which the authority of the State is exercised.
What does Progressive Nationalism do?
Helps society come together and promotes development
What does Agressive Nationalism do?
Creates differences amongst people and can destroy nations.
________ is a product of Agressive Nationalism
Colonialism
Full form of PLO
Palestine Liberation Organisation
Which jurisdiction is Palestine under?
Israelis
The area of state within which it has the authority to govern
Jurisdiction
Origin of Liberal Nationalism
French
What does Expansionist Nationalism create?And Why?
Empires for National Glory
