POL-UA 300 Lecture 4: Recitation 2 Notes
8 Feb 2017
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Nation: collective identity among a group of people. Whatever attribute you think is sufficient for a collective identity, probably sufficient for national identity. Has monopoly of legitimacy of force within its borders. Can enter into diplomatic relations with other states. Configuration of gov that prevail in a particular state. Collection of institutions and rules that govern political life. Go(cid:448)er(cid:374)(cid:373)e(cid:374)t: either refers to leader"s te(cid:374)ure or e(cid:454)e(cid:272)uti(cid:448)e, (cid:272)o(cid:374)gress a(cid:374)d judi(cid:272)iar(cid:455) National identity rooted in political philosophy rather than a clear common cultural narrative. Compared to other countries where regime and nation are much more distant. Regime rooted in democratic traditions; no authoritarianism at the national level. Strong arg to be made that during slavery, not living in dem, but institutional moves away. Lot of power by virtue of population, geography, resources, isolation, etc. Richest country in the history of the world. Makes it uniquely powerful on the world stage.
