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PHILIPPINE POLITICS
AND GOVERNANCE
The Concepts of Nation-State
1st Quarter: Module 5
Rogelio DG. Burce
Mary Ann C. Doctor
Module Writers
Department of Education • Republic of the Philippines
Content Standard
The learner will understand the concept of nation and state.
Performance Standard
The learner will be able to demonstrate understanding on specific phenomenon
in politics and analyzed on how it should be studied.
Most Essential Learning (Week 5)
Analyze the relationships between nations and states in the context of
globalization
Learning Competency
Meaning of nation and state
Characteristics of nation and state
Learning Objectives
At the end of this module the students will be able to;
Understand the meaning of nation and state
Differentiate nation from state.
Value the institutions of nation and state
EXPECTATIONS
This module is intended for you learners of Grade 12 Social Science classes
specifically in your course subject Philippine Politics and Governance.
The lesson included in your module teaches you the basic concept of state,
nations and globalization.
It also helps you to compare the difference between the concept of state, nations
and globalization. In this module there are activities that will guide you to
better understand your lesson.
Are you ready and excited? Let’s start…
PRE-TEST
Multiple Choice: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of your correct answer
on the space provided.
_____1. A political community that occupies a definite territory and having an
organized government.
a. state b. nation c. family d. church
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____ 2. It is known as group of people who share the same history, geography,
language and customs.
a. state b. nation c. family d. church
____ 3.It emphasized that government exists only at consent of the governed.
a. force theory b. evolution c. divine right d. social contract
____ 4. It refers to supreme and absolute power within its territorial boundaries.
a. sovereignty b. exclusive right c. community d. military zone
____ 5. This is one of the features of nation-state system.
a. racial b. legal-political c. ancient d. defined territory
____ 6. The following are characteristics of sovereignty except ______.
a. exclusive b. inalienable c. permanent d. inclusive
____ 7. The following are elements of the state except ________.
a. people b. military c. territory d. sovereignty
____ 8.It believes that states emerged from the conquest of other families or tribes
a. a. divine right b. force c. evolution d. social contract
____ 9. It is the tradition belief that state evolved from family units.
a. divine right b. force c. evolution d. social contract
____ 10.It is an idea that kings are chosen to rule the Ancient state by a deity.
a. divine right b. force c. evolution d. social contract
LOOKING BACK
Valuing the Vowels: Supply the missing vowels in each word to complete a
famous quotation about the topic last module.
“P _ W _ R C _ R R _ PTS,
_BS _L_T _ P_W_R C _ R R _ PTS _BS _L_T _LY!
--- L _ RD _CT_ _ N
INTRODUCTION OF THE LESSON
There is no more significant time than our times wherein we need to
preserve and protect our sovereignty against any manipulating countries. Hence, we
need to understand its meaning and significance as Filipino who lived in this most
challenging moment in our history.
What is it and why is it significant?
A. State
I. Meaning of State -The word state taken from the Latin stare (to stand) a state is a
political community that occupies definite territory; having an organized government
with the authority to make and Enforce laws without the consent of a higher
authority. It is also defined as a self governing political entity. The term state can be
used interchangeably with the county.
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II. Origin of State
Government exists only at consent
Social contract 4 of the governed.
Belief that kings are chosen to rule
Divine right 3
the Ancient state by a deity
examples include Egyptians and
States emerged
Aztecs.from the conquest of
Force 2 other families or tribes
States evolved from family units.
Evolution 1
III. Elements of the State
1. People - also known as population or inhabitants. This is the most significant
wealth of any state.
2. Territory - refers to the portion of the earth which composed of aerial (air space
above) fluvial (waters around and connecting the islands of the archipelago) and
terrestrial (landmass) domains.
3. Sovereignty - refers to supreme and absolute power within its territorial
boundaries.
Types of Sovereignty
1. Internal is the power of the state to rule within its territory
2. External is the freedom of the state to carry out its activities without subjection to
or control by other states.
Characteristics of Sovereignty
1. Sovereignty is absolute from the legal point of view.
2. Sovereignty is permanent.
3. Sovereignty of the state is universal.
4. Sovereignty is inalienable.
5. Sovereignty cannot be divided between or shared by a plurality.
6. Sovereignty is exclusive.
B. Nation
I. Meaning of nation. A community of sentiment (Max WEBER, 1920) or an imagined
community (B. Anderson, Imagined Communities, 1983) based on one or more of the
following: race, ethnicity, language, religion, customs, political memory, and shared
experience of the other
II. Clear Connections – A nation exists where a people succeeds in its claim to be one
by securing recognition of it from others. Ethnicity has proved neither a necessary nor
a sufficient condition of nationhood. According to Weber, modern nations usually need
a state to protect their integrity and interests, and states usually need a nation if they
are to command the allegiance of the individual.
C. Nation-State – The term nation-state as being defined by UNESCO is one where
the great majority is conscious of a common identity and share the same culture. It is
an area where cultural boundaries match up with political boundaries. It exists if
nearly all the members of a single nation were organized in a single state, without any
other national communities being present. Although the term is widely used, no such
entities exist.
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COMPARISON ANALYSIS of the State and Nations
By PULMA AND TABAJEN
Theme State Nation
Existence Existed not only at present Modern phenomenon
but also in the ancient
period.
Aspect It is legal political It is racial cultural
Association People organized for law People psychologically
within a definite territory joined together with
common will to live
together.
Sovereignty A state must be sovereign. People continue as a nation
even if they do not remain
sovereign.
Groupings Inhabited by heterogenous Inhabited by homogenous
groups of people groups of people.
What’s More (Activity)
ACTIVITY 1: RANK AND FILE
Rank the following according to its degree - one is the highest and five is the lowest.
____ WEST PHILIPPINE SEA (JOINT EXPLORATION)
____ PHILIPPINES AS PROVINCE OF CHINA
____ MILITARY EXERCISE VFA --- MILITARY BASE
____ OWNERSHIP OF FOREIGNER
____ FOREIGN PLAYER (HALF), BUSINESSMAN, WORKER
Guide questions:
1. What is your highest degree in the rank? Why?
____________________________________________________________________________________
2. What is your lowest degree in the rank? Why?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. Whom do you think is most responsible in settling the issue?
Activity 2: Sovereignty Clippings
Collect some clippings about in the internet, or magazine or/and newspapers
about the lesson on national sovereignty. Consolidate then in one Oslo paper with
short explanations.
Rubrics:
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Content The content 5
of your
clippings
could vary,
but your
topic must
be
convincingly
talking
about the
topic.
Completeness It must 3
always stay
on topic.
Creativity Put a 3
creative
color and
design
Communication Used only 4
simple
words or
layman’s
term.
Total 15pts.
(https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&rlz=1C1RLNS_enPH905PH906&sxsrf)
What I have learned?
ACTIVITY 3: List at least two countries which supposedly control us and those things
that they withheld from us.
With hold;
Controlling nations;
Ex. Territory
Ex.China 1.________________
1. __________
2.________________
2. __________
Guide Questions:
1. Why they did these countries did this thing to us?
___________________________________________________________________________________
2. Whom do you think is responsible to solve the issue? Why?
____________________________________________________________________________
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Rubrics for activity 1-3
Content The content 5
convincingly
talking
about the
topic.
Communication Used only 5
simple
words or
layman’s
term.
Total 10pts.
CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING
What I CAN Do
Definition of Terms: Give simple definition on the following terms.
1. Globalization____________________________________________________________________
2. Nation__________________________________________________________________________
3. State___________________________________________________________________________
4. Sovereignty_____________________________________________________________________
5. Association_____________________________________________________________________
6. Territory_______________________________________________________________________
7. Jurisdiction____________________________________________________________________
8. Legation_______________________________________________________________________
9. Nation-State___________________________________________________________________
10. Association___________________________________________________________________
POST TEST
A. Write the S if it refers to a State N if to Nation and NS, if to Nation-State.
_____ 1. It is racial cultural.
_____ 2. It existed not only at present but also in the ancient period.
_____ 3. People are organized for law within a definite territory.
_____ 4. It is a modern phenomenon.
_____ 5. It is an area where cultural boundaries match up with political boundaries.
_____ 6. A place where the great majority of people is conscious of a common identity
and share the same culture.
_____ 7. People psychologically joined together with common will to live together.
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_____ 8. It is legal political.
_____ 9. It is inhabited by heterogenous groups of people
_____ 10. It is inhabited by homogenous groups of people
B. Fill in the blanks. Identify the following.
11.____________ He was a U.S president who defended conservatism.
12._____________ He was known as co-founder of communism with Karl Marx.
13._____________ A form of government within the conservatism and liberalism
14.____________ A kind of revolution in Europe where liberalism ideas started.
15.____________ Conservative accepted it only in its most gradual way.
ENRICHMENT
Congratulations! You are almost done becoming a good politically oriented
person. Kindly answer the following questions based in your own political
understanding.
1. As a student, how will you apply some good ideas in the lesson to help your school
to adopt in the “new normal” system of education?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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2. Do you think that the idea of sovereignty is part of our daily life? Why?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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