Nation, state and self-determination
Nation, state and self-determination
Nationalism says the nation should be the main source of political identity and political legitimacy. A nation is a group with a shared identity, while a state is a sovereign political authority over a territory.
Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel A Level Politics Nationalist thinkers and their ideas. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with UK politics and political participation before moving on to the more abstract political ideologies and comparative/international content, which carry the heaviest evaluative demand.