Political Science 1020E Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Jean Bodin, Robert A. Dahl, Universal Health Care
22 Nov 2016
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Weber"s de nition: monopoly of the legitimate use of physical force in enforcing its order within a given territorial area. The state has been linked with sovereignty since the sixteenth century. Jean boudin de ned the latter as the most high, absolute, and perpetual power over the citizens and subjects on a commonwealth. Night watchman state government focuses on ensuring external and internal security, plays little role in civil society and allows the economic market to operate relatively unhindered. Welfare state forge strong relationships with private economic institutions in order to promote economic development. Associated with governments efforts to secure greater social and economic equality. Provide social safety net; assist people to achieve goals. Universal health care; state pensions; public education; unemployment bene ts. Free and fair elections, universal suffrage, high degree of personal liberty, and protection of individual rights. States control the means of communication, and attempt internet control/access. 1/3 of the world"s population live under authoritarian governments.
