Since the earliest permanent settlements,
states have existed in crowded
human communities in order to make social life easier and regulate the
relations among members. Over thousands of years, states have taken many forms
ranging from monarchies to democracies.
Today, the concept of the state is more important than ever and they have very
clear responsibility towards their citizens.
The foremost duty of a
state is to create a secure atmosphere. Many countries are confronted with not
only domestic but also external threats such as clashes, riots, terrorism and
armed attacks of countries. A decent state has to prevent or supress such
events by using its intelligence
agencies, diplomacy or armed force (police or the army). By doing so, the state
is supposed to make all the citizens feel safe in their homes, offices or
streets.
The other
responsibility of a state is to provide justice. Nobody wants to live in a
country where injustice is prevalent. People need a superior or power to ensure
justice, to punish the guilty and restore order. In modern societies, the state
is the only power that can fulfill these conditions including the police to
catch the criminals, the detective to collect evidence, and the court to judge
the people. Via its agencies, the state
ensures justices for all citizens and punishes those who deserve a punishment.
All in all, states can
be regarded as a guarantee to ensure security and justice. Unless the state
fulfills duties, the people may show unexpected reactions or even rise against
the state.
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