Lesson 3 – Governments And Citizens In A Globally Interconnected World of States

Learning Objective:
1. To define state, territory and sovereignty.
2. To articulate the students in realizing how the political, legal and regulatory
environment affect the behavior of the nation.

Learning outcome:

At the end of this topic the student will be able to:

1. distinguish nation from state;
2. identify the elements of the state;
3. explain the political, legal and regulatory environment of global states;
4. explain the impact of political risks on governments; and
5. explain the principles and concepts of bribery and corruption

Teacher: The class will start with an Opening Prayer, and will be followed with a Poll Question.
For their attendance sheet.

Definition of Terms:

Nation - is defined as people or agregation of men, existing in the form of an organized society.
State - is a community of persons, more or less numerous, occupying a definite territory,
possessing an organized government, and enjoying independence from external control. It is
dwelled by people permanently occupying a fixed territory and bound by common law-habits
and customs into one body politics, exercising through the medium of an organized
government, independent sovereignty and control over all persons and thigs within its
boundaries, capable of making war and peace and entering into international relations with
other communities of the globe. (Ref: The CW by Abelos, Tajolosa and etc. 2018)
Territory - It is a geographical area under the jurisdiction of another country or sovereign power
or state.
People - it is the entire body of those citizens of a state who are invested with political power for
political purposes.
Government - it is the totality of authorities which rule a society.

What are the three (3) elements of State?

People

Territory Government