How is the state and what are its functions: a brief overview of the major theories

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The problems of formation and development of the state concerned philosophers for millennia. For the first time this question was raised in Ancient Greece when the Greek Polis system was at its peak.

how is the state and what are its functions

How is the state and what are its functions?

In the world of political science there are several basic theories that explain the need for the emergence of the state. Leaving aside the obviously outdated paternalistic, and Patriarchal theology, is to focus on theories that are relevant today.

Such otnosjatsja:

  • Sociologicheskaja;
  • Nasilstvennaia;
  • Estestvenno-Pravovaya.

Most theories explaining how the government is formed and what are its functions, based on the fact that at a certain level of development of society there is a need for professional administration.

Basic theory of the origin of the state

The Differences are that the terms on which this administration is. Sociological theories emanate from the contract within society that its representatives are ready to renounce part of their rights and limit the use of violence against each other, delegating this right to the ruling class.

Violent theory, especially popular in the XlX century, involves unauthorized seizure of power by the most powerful members of the community and the establishment of total control over its members.

The Natural law theory, a staunch advocate of which was Hobbes, comes from the fact that the society of primitive people was in a state of uncontrolled chaos and war of all against all. In such a situation, he said, was natural for a cessation of fighting and the abandonment of individual interests.

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Whatever the theory tried to explain the emergence of the state, any of them imply the presence of controlled territory, even the smallest. Because of how the government is formed and what are its functions, we find, in particular, and thanks to the material culture of humanity that persists in certain areas.

In modern society, however, there is consensus that self-interested public and the very phrase "public interest" is irritating in Western democratic societies. In this case, the main functions of government is to protect the rights and freedoms of citizens, their life, property and health. All branches of government must work together seamlessly, but also to balance each other. So in society, we achieve the most comfortable environment for citizens to exercise their rights and freedoms.

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