Later today in my Introduction to Political Science class, we would discuss the basic rights of a state. So the question is, what are those rights?

However, one basic question comes up, to begin with, what is a state?

Justice Isagani Cruz gives a definition in his book on International Law:

a state may be defined as a group of people living together in a definite territory under an independent government organized for political ends and capable of entering into international relations.

Now that has been cleared, let us proceed on the first question as what are the rights of a state.

Again, Justice Isagani Cruz provides us with the answers:

• The right of existence and self-defense
• The right of sovereignty and independence
• The right of equality
• The right of property and jurisdiction
• The right of legation or diplomatic intercourse

I’d like to expound some more, but it will be reserved for another time. I wanted this to be brief and concise.

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Here’s another tell-tale sign that I’m taking up the wrong major in college.

WHAT MAJOR IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

You scored as a PoliticalScience/Philosophy

You should strongly consider majoring (or minoring) in Political Science, Philosophy, or related majors (e.g., Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, History, International Business, Journalism, Sociology, Urban Studies, Women’s Studies). It is possible that the best major for you is your 2nd, 3rd, or even 5th listed category, so be sure to consider ALL majors in your OTHER high scoring categories (below). You may score high in a category you didnt think you would–it is possible that a great major for you is something you once dismissed as not for you. The right major for you will be something 1) you love and enjoy and 2) are really great at it. Consider adding a minor or double majoring to make yourself standout and to combine your interests. Psychology, Sociology, Business Management, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic are all great minors for PoliSci majors. Please post your results in your myspace/blog/journal.

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I wonder what would my mom say if she gets to read this?

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