Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Notes for Tuesday January 26, 2010


Today we discussed the idea of the state. There are three characteristics that are necessary in the formation of the state.
1. Organization of political processes within a society.
2. Provide direction and regulation of social life.
3. Monopoly over the use of coercion and force.
This monopoly on force is the most important aspect of the state.

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