Question bank: Notion of State

Imagine you are the leader of a newly discovered island. You need to create rules and structures to organize the lives of the people who will live on this island. Describe what would be the three main rules you would establish and explain why you chose each one. How do you think these rules would help create a 'State' on your island?

Personal, we have learned that the State is a form of organization of a country, where there are laws, rulers, and institutions that help us live in society. But it was not always like this. A long time ago, in different parts of the world, people organized themselves in different ways, and some communities did not have what we now call a State. Let's think about it: why do you think it is important for a country to have an organized State? And how do you think people's lives can be different in a place where the State does not play such a strong role in society? Think about the examples you know and write your opinion, explaining the reasons and consequences of this importance of the State for community life.

In a small community, the residents decided to organize a cultural event to celebrate the anniversary of the village's foundation. To do so, they need to plan and execute various actions, such as obtaining permits to close streets, hiring local artists, and organizing the sale of food and products. Additionally, the community must ensure the safety of the event and the well-being of all participants. To carry out these activities, what mechanism of organization of political power should be applied, considering the responsibilities of the State and the forms of social order present in the community? Describe how this mechanism could be implemented to ensure the success of the cultural event, promoting citizen participation and respect for the established norms.

The State is a form of political organization that holds control and administration of the territory and its inhabitants, exercising authority over them. Modern States have elements that characterize them and allow their operation, such as government, population, territory, and sovereignty. Based on these concepts, evaluate the following situation: During a History class, the teacher explained that the State is responsible for ensuring the safety of citizens and maintaining order in the territory under its jurisdiction. She also mentioned that, to fulfill these functions, the State can form bodies such as the police and judiciary. Based on what you have learned about the notion of the State and its organizational mechanisms, identify which of these elements is essential for the operation of the modern State and how it contributes to maintaining security and social order in the country.

Imagine you are the mayor of a small town. Your town has schools, hospitals, parks, streets, and many people living in it. As mayor, you are responsible for organizing and taking care of many things to ensure the city functions well. Think about what rules and activities you would need to organize to ensure everything in the city is working and to take care of the people living in it. Describe what your main responsibilities would be and how you would maintain order and the well-being of the residents, considering what you have learned about the State and its role in society.