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Module 6-2 Journal: Politics
Southern New Hampshire University
ATH 101: Introduction to Anthropology
Michelle Murin
02/12/2023
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6-2 Journal: Politics
Reflecting on what you have read and learned about politics in this module, do you feel that the
world will ever be politically unified? Why or why not? What are some of the consequences of
politics on modern-day life and on your life? Be sure to use examples to justify your answer.
Concepts: Reflecting on what you’ve learned about politics, do you think the world will
ever be politically united? Explain in detail why or why not.
Consequences: What are the consequences of politics on modern-day life?
Situation: What are the consequences of politics on your life?
Would the world work better with a universal government? Maybe. Maybe not. Either
way, I find it highly unlikely that it will ever happen. Before I delve further, what is government?
Government is “a separate legal and constitutional domain that is the source of law, order, and
legitimate force” (Welsch et al., 2019, p. 413). Now that we know the meaning of government,
here’s why I think the world will never be politically united. First, who establishes which of
