1. Principles of Government
Chapter 1
Section 1

2. The State The Greeks and Government
‘STATE’ – Territory that has an organized gov’t.
‘Nation’ – Sizable group of people united by a common bond.

3. Features of a State
Population: The nature of it effects the stability of the nation/state.
Mobility: Political power will change when the population becomes mobile.
Territory: Boundaries claimed by a nation.

4. Features Cont.
Sovereignty: State has supreme & absolute authority within it territorial boundaries.
Government: Institution that maintains social order, provides public service, & enforces decisions that bind the people in the state together.

5. Origin of State
Force Theory: Government emerged when all people were brought under the authority of 1 person or group.
Divine Right: Notion that they were chosen by god.

6. Purposes of Gov’t. 4 Major Purposes: Maintain Social Order
Provide Public Service
National Security
Provide for control of the Econ. System

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