PGC PRINCIPLES

Purpose and Necessity of Government
We are members of a bigger family – the society. It will be impossible to enjoy life in peace and safety without a government to keep order. Government protects lives and property, sets up and enforces rules, settles disputes, & advances the physical, economic, social, & cultural well-being of the people. Without government no one to administer the affairs of society for common good. Disorder, violence, & insecurity will prevail & values (truth, freedom, justice, equality, human dignity) taken for granted cannot be enjoyed.

Concepts of State, Government, Nation
State – a community of persons permanently occupying a definite portion of territory, having a government of their own to which they render obedience, and enjoying freedom from external or outside control 4 Essential Elements

People - inhabitants living within the state
Territory - includes not only the land, but also the rivers, lakes, sea, air space Go...

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