Philippine Government and State Fundamentals

Vocabulary flashcards covering the basic elements of the state, definitions of nation vs. state, and Philippine-specific jurisdictional terms based on the lecture notes.

State

A community of persons permanently occupying a definite territory, possessing a government, and enjoying freedom from external control.

Nation

A group of people bound together by certain characteristics such as place of origin, language, customs, and traditions.

People

An element of the state referring to the inhabitants or a community of persons permanently occupying a territory who are obedient persons.

Sovereignty

The element of the state characterized by freedom from external control.

PAR

Philippine Area of Responsibility.

Elements of the State

The four necessary components of a state: 1) People, 2) Territory, 3) Government, and 4) Sovereignty.

Origins of State

The conceptual beginnings of a state, noted as having 4 theories.