Sovereign State Study Guide

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Sovereignty

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The ability to rule absolutely within a state's boundaries.

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Sovereign State

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A body of people living in a defined space with the power to make and enforce laws. U.S. is an example; MA is not an example.

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Population

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The group of people who are citizens of a state.

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Territory

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The area in which a state's rules apply. The territory of a state may change due to war, negotiations, or purchases.

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Government

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Organization inside a state that controls the actions and policies of the state.

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Four features of a state

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1. Population 2. Territory 3. Sovereignty 4. Government

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Roles of government

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- Make laws (e.g., Freedom of Speech, voting age, minimum wage) - Protect Country (e.g., Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines) - Help Citizens (e.g., Retirement Benefits, schools, highway systems) - Keep Order (e.g., Sheriff, highway patrol, police, FBI)