these are kinda late cus it took awhile for me to get signed onto the blog..but here's the notes from the first day of class. just in case you need them for the test tomorrow!



Chapter 1:



Janda's deff. of govt.-

---the legitimate use of force-including firearms, imprisonment, and execution- within specified geographical boundaries to control human behavior.



"within specified boundaries"- state is the organization that maintains a monopoly on the legitimate use of force over a territory



national sovereignty- "a political entity's externally recognized right to exercise final authority over its affairs- ability to act independently w.o interference.



no state will have maxiization of personal freedom as one of its goals.



3 purposes of govt.

1- maintain order

2- provide public goods

3- promote equality



depts., military, police, etc are called institutions



regime- norms and rules regarding individual freedom, order, equality, the use of power, etc

-usually set out in a constitution

-tend to be long lasting or permanent



leadership- elected officials



what they try to do...

-freedom-

--liberty, immunity



-order

--preserving life, protecting property, maintan social order...police power



-equality-

--political equality- 1 person has 1 vote, ability to influence political decisions through wealth or status





--social equality-opportunity, outcome
1. state govt redistributes wealth to ensure economic equality and social equaity
2. govt rights as entitlements