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State, Government and Civil Society

The document outlines the concepts of state, government, and civil society, emphasizing their characteristics, functions, and structures, particularly in the context of Pakistan. It defines the state as a community with a monopoly on legitimate force and describes the government's role in enforcing laws and policies. Additionally, it highlights the importance of civil society in promoting public engagement and addressing social issues.

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State, Government and Civil Society

The document outlines the concepts of state, government, and civil society, emphasizing their characteristics, functions, and structures, particularly in the context of Pakistan. It defines the state as a community with a monopoly on legitimate force and describes the government's role in enforcing laws and policies. Additionally, it highlights the importance of civil society in promoting public engagement and addressing social issues.

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State, Government and

Civil Society
Introduction
• The state is a human community that successfully
claims the monopoly of the legitimate use of physical
force within a given territory. –Max Weber
• The state is a political society formed by individuals
coming together through a social contract to protect
their natural rights and ensure mutual security. – Jean-
Jacques Rousseau
Characteristics of State
• Population
• Territory
• Sovereignty
• Government
• Recognition
• Law and order
• Permanent population
• Capacity to enter into relations with other states
Organs of state
• The Executive
• The Legislature
• The Judiciary
Functions of State
• Law and order
• Protection and security
• Administration of justice
• Provision of public goods and services
• Economic regulation and management
• Social welfare and redistribution
• Environmental protection
• Foreign relations and diplomacy
• Taxation and revenue collection
• Cultural preservation and promotion
• Political representation and participation
The Government
• The government is a political organization that holds the
monopoly of legitimate use of physical force within a
given territory, exercising authority and control over the
state. –Max Weber
• The government is the instrument of the general will of
the people, created to enforce laws and policies that
reflect the collective interests and achieve the common
good. –Jean Jacques Rousseau
Structure of Government of Pakistan
• The Executive • The Legislature
• President • National Assembly
• Prime minister • Senate
• Federal cabinet • Provincial assemblies
• Provincial governments
Structure of Government of Pakistan
contd
• The judiciary • Other institutions
• Supreme court • Election commission of
• High courts Pakistan
• Lower courts • National accountability
• Federal shariat court bureau
• Armed forces
Functions of government in Pakistan
• Legislative functions • Executive Functions
• Law making • Policy implementation
• Amendment of constitution • Public administration
• Budget approval • Foreign relations &
• Representation of citizens diplomacy
• Oversight of executive • National defence
• Economic management
• Public order and internal
security
Functions of government in Pakistan
contd
• Judicial functions • Provincial & local
• Interpretation and government functions
application of laws • Provincial autonomy
• Dispute resolution • Local governance and
• Protection of fundamental service delivery
rights • Development projects
• Judicial review
• Ensuring rule of law
Functions of government in Pakistan
contd
• Regulatory functions • Social welfare & public
• Regulation of industries and services
markets • Health and education
• Environmental regulation services
• Consumer regulation • Poverty alleviation
• Disaster management
Civil Society
• Civil society includes the network of institutions and
organizations through which people can engage in
public life and address issues of justice, inequality and
development. –Amartya Sen
Elements of civil society
• NGOs
• Community based organizations
• Trade unions
• Religious organizations
• Advocacy groups
• Media
• Professional associations
• Charity organizations
• Academic institutions and student unions
• Human rights organisations
Relationship between democracy
and civil society
• Promoting participation
• Fostering accountability
• Protecting rights and freedoms
• Advocating for social change
• Building social capital
• Educating and informing the public
• Advocating for marginalized groups
Thankyou

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