Elements of the State
Luis Ricardo Rayas Macías - 00473278
Permanent population.
What is Permanent Population?
When we say Permanent Population, when talking about the state, we are referring to the people that is living inside the territory of the State.The population can be small, like the country of Nauru, or it can be gigantic like the case of India or China.
Defined Territory
What is Defined Territory?
Definde Territory is the geographical location were the State has Authority.It can be settled or it can be disputed, like the case of Russia and Ukraine or the case of Israel of
Government
Government
Government is the organized political authority, that is able to mantain order and control.The Government can be a democratic government, like the U.S. or it can be another type of government, like the case of North Korea, it doesn´t matter, the only thing that matter´s is the effectiveness.
Capacity to Enter into Relations with Other States
Capacity to Enter into Relations with Other States
It is understood as the capacity to act independently at the international level.Without the recognition of another State, it is difficult to use this capacity.
Additional Elements of Powers and Authority
Territory and Boundaries: Territory is where the authority acts and boundaries is the limit of the territory.
Sovereignty: It is the independece of the State from other influences.
Jurisdiction: It is the power to legislate and the power to enforce the law inside the territory
Recognition: Is the faculty that others states give to another state in order to act internationally.
“Sovereignty in the relations between States signifies independence. Independence in regard to a portion of the globe is the right to exercise therein, to the exclusion of any other State, the functions of a State.”
— Permanent Court of Arbitration, Island of Palmas Case (1928)
Importance of the Elements of the State
The Elements of the State are really important when we talk about international law and international relations between the States, because these elements create a way to identify a real State, or a valid State.
How do you think that those elements should change in order to have a better government in the future?
- I do believe that the sovereignty of the State is really important, however, everything has to be with some restrictions, i believe that the United Nations have the obligation to intervene in the matters of a State if the State is not protecting the people.
- A perfect example is the Rwanda genocide in 1994, when the United Nations didn´t intervene and alot of people died.
- Another example is the situation of Venezuela or Cuba, were the government is killing the population with the power that it has.
Bibliography
- Grant, J. International Law Essentials. Edinburgh University Press, 2010. ProQuest Ebook Central.
Chapter 5: “States: Birth to Death,” pp. 41–51. Chapter 6: “States: Powers and Authority,” pp. 55–67.
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Elements of the State
Luis Ricardo Rayas Macías - 00473278
Permanent population.
What is Permanent Population?
When we say Permanent Population, when talking about the state, we are referring to the people that is living inside the territory of the State.The population can be small, like the country of Nauru, or it can be gigantic like the case of India or China.
Defined Territory
What is Defined Territory?
Definde Territory is the geographical location were the State has Authority.It can be settled or it can be disputed, like the case of Russia and Ukraine or the case of Israel of
Government
Government
Government is the organized political authority, that is able to mantain order and control.The Government can be a democratic government, like the U.S. or it can be another type of government, like the case of North Korea, it doesn´t matter, the only thing that matter´s is the effectiveness.
Capacity to Enter into Relations with Other States
Capacity to Enter into Relations with Other States
It is understood as the capacity to act independently at the international level.Without the recognition of another State, it is difficult to use this capacity.
Additional Elements of Powers and Authority
Territory and Boundaries: Territory is where the authority acts and boundaries is the limit of the territory.
Sovereignty: It is the independece of the State from other influences.
Jurisdiction: It is the power to legislate and the power to enforce the law inside the territory
Recognition: Is the faculty that others states give to another state in order to act internationally.
“Sovereignty in the relations between States signifies independence. Independence in regard to a portion of the globe is the right to exercise therein, to the exclusion of any other State, the functions of a State.”
— Permanent Court of Arbitration, Island of Palmas Case (1928)
Importance of the Elements of the State
The Elements of the State are really important when we talk about international law and international relations between the States, because these elements create a way to identify a real State, or a valid State.
How do you think that those elements should change in order to have a better government in the future?
Bibliography
- Grant, J. International Law Essentials. Edinburgh University Press, 2010. ProQuest Ebook Central.
Chapter 5: “States: Birth to Death,” pp. 41–51. Chapter 6: “States: Powers and Authority,” pp. 55–67.