The nation state's rise in 16th-17th century Europe marked a shift from empires and feudalism to sovereign political entities with defined territories, populations, and governments. The Treaty of Westphalia established principles of sovereignty and non-interference, influencing the nation state's development. Nationalism plays a crucial role in forming nation states, which can be ethnic or civic in nature. Globalization presents challenges to nation state autonomy.
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The city-states of Ancient Greece exhibited early forms of citizenship and governance
The Peace of Westphalia in 1648 established the precedent for national self-determination and the concept of sovereign states
The modern nation state is a product of more recent historical developments, particularly in Europe
A nation state is characterized by a defined territory, ensuring specific geographic boundaries
A nation state is characterized by a permanent population
A nation state is characterized by a government with sovereignty over its internal and external affairs
While a nation is a group of people who share common cultural, linguistic, or ethnic characteristics, a nation state is a political entity that embodies the characteristics of a nation within a sovereign state structure
Nationalism is an ideology that advocates for the interests of a particular nation, often driving the formation of nation states
The construction of a nation state involves the unification of people who share a common national identity and the pursuit of political sovereignty, often through decolonization or secession
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The Treaty of ______ in 1648 is seen as a crucial point for the nation state idea, setting the rules of territorial sovereignty and non-interference.
Westphalia
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Concept of Territoriality in Nation States
Territoriality ensures nation states have specific geographic boundaries.
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Monopoly on Legitimate Violence
State's exclusive right to use or authorize force, as theorized by Max Weber.
