States and Nations

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Across
  1. 2. Individuals are born without built–in mental content and that all knowledge comes from experience and perception
  2. 5. An English philosopher, absolute government is necessary to maintain order and prevent the chaos of the state of nature.
  3. 6. Ultimate authority and control a state or governing entity has over its territory and affairs
  4. 8. A political entity with a defined territory
  5. 10. English philosopher known for his influential ideas on natural rights
  6. 12. Influence/control someone's behavior or events
  7. 13. A group of people who share a common identity
  8. 14. The authority a person or organization holds within a structured system
Down
  1. 1. A group of people who share a common identity but do not have an independent
  2. 3. A geographic area that is controlled or claimed by someone or something
  3. 4. Describes a hypothetical human condition before government and laws
  4. 7. A system responsible for enforcing laws, decisions, and protecting citizens’ rights and welfare.
  5. 9. A total number of individuals living in a specific area
  6. 11. Involves actions and policies to gain and maintain power in a government