PAP 1301 Study Guide - Final Guide: Alternative Civilian Service, Great Depression, Procyclical And Countercyclical

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Public Administration
• Course: PAP 1301
• Professor: Joseph Roman

Document Summary

States are a european form of political organizations and institution. Except for the vatican, singapore, lichtenstein every country is a state. Colonialism: once independence was gained from the political centerm staes were formed around the world, homogenous: n korea, s korea, japan. War was instrumental in state development: the 30 year"s war, largely fought over religion, a revolt in bohemia (czech republic) catholics vs protestant, ends in 1648, treaty of westphalia. Process of establishing sovereignty lasts from 1648-1989: treaty of westphalia states that states. Has the right to go about its business without interference from other states. States the subjects owed their allegiance to the state and only the state. Overlapping loyalties must be abolished: what enabled states to survive was the capability to continue making war. Enabled states to protect their borders and sovereignty. External sovereignty: ability of a state to maintain its existence: forces recognition by others, and defines boundaries.