POLS 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Political Evolution, Jared Diamond, Cultural Homogenization
19 Jan 2017
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The common definition of state is: centralized authority, the locus of power. O"neil (cid:272)o(cid:374)side(cid:396)s states as a (cid:272)ause, a fo(cid:396)(cid:272)e that (cid:272)a(cid:374) shape othe(cid:396) i(cid:374)stitutio(cid:374)s. Ma(cid:454) we(cid:271)e(cid:396)"s definition of the state: an organization that maintains a monopoly of violence over a territory. Sovereignty: considered one of the most important elements of the state: the ability to carry out actions and policies within a territory independent of external actors and internal rivals. The citizens receive security form the state as it limits danger of external attack and internal crime. The state is a (cid:862)p(cid:396)ote(cid:272)tio(cid:374) (cid:396)a(cid:272)ket(cid:863) demands money in exchange for security. In a democratic regime, the rules of politics allow citizens to have a role in government and guarantees certain rights and freedoms. Nondemocratic regimes limit public freedoms and public participation as well as favour those who are in power. If governments push top hard against an existing regime, resistance, rebellions, or a collapse could occur.
