Features of a State by James Sweat https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p Made with whimsy en-us 2019-02-06 14:01:11 UTC 2019-02-06 15:04:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png *People are essential to growth. Without growth, states become stagnant and do not show economic or political growth. james_sweat https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328247717 2019-02-06 14:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328247717 South Carolina Population james_sweat https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328249235 2019-02-06 14:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328249235 Population Decline james_sweat https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328252330 You might ask, well what could happen if population declines? Here is a great link to tell how in 2018, the United States as a whole saw a decline in population. Population is ESSENTIAL TO GROWTH! ]]> 2019-02-06 14:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328252330 *Established boundaries are important because it allows people to know the laws they must adhere to and gives states and countries the ability to know where their borders are and how to keep them safe and secure. james_sweat https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328254427 2019-02-06 14:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328254427 This topographic map shows how established boundaries can denote the resources that states can have! You can't have a certain resource unless your state boundary says so. james_sweat https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328255581 2019-02-06 14:22:41 UTC https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328255581 Territorial disputes can cause war or problems james_sweat https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328257678 It's important to know boundaries and to respect boundaries. If boundaries are not respected, this can lead to war, discourse and problems between states, nations, etc. ]]> 2019-02-06 14:26:06 UTC https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328257678 Freedom is important! james_sweat https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328258435 Sovereignty is the ability of states to make their own decisions without outside interference. 

States and the National government share a "Child" and "Parent" relationship. As long as states follow the rules (like children), then the parents (National government) gives them freedom]]> 2019-02-06 14:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328258435 More than just state to state james_sweat https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328265984 Sovereignty can apply to a lot of different entities. People can be sovereign, states, monarchs and even nations have sovereignty. Sovereignty allows states, nations, people and kings to NOT have to answer to those that are OUTSIDE of their realm of control ]]> 2019-02-06 14:38:05 UTC https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328265984 Why do we need it? james_sweat https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328266847 Government is the final feature and is important because government provides order, social services, economic control and enforces decisions and law

The United States government is very complex but that complexity makes it strong! ]]> 2019-02-06 14:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328266847 How do you influence it? james_sweat https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328268676 Government is mainly influenced through the American voter! By actively participating in voting, you can choose who makes decisions for you in our government! ]]> 2019-02-06 14:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328268676 What Services are offered? james_sweat https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328269925 The government is responsible for providing many services to the people of the United States. These services offer security and comfort for American citizens. ]]> 2019-02-06 14:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328269925 Puzzle Complete! james_sweat https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328275428 When all 4 features are present, a state can finally take place. Of course here in the U.S., we have 50 states BUT the U.S. is itself also a state. The U.S. is a state on the WORLD stage in comparison to other "states" such as Brazil, Russia, Canada, China, Britain, etc. ]]> 2019-02-06 14:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328275428 So who is out there? james_sweat https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328276805 How many free and independent nations, or "states," exist? ]]> 2019-02-06 14:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328276805 Maybe free isn't free? james_sweat https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328278211 Although many states and countries possess these 4 qualities, that doesn't mean that the PEOPLE of those places are FREE. ]]> 2019-02-06 14:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/james_sweat/a14wkv4qyq5p/wish/328278211