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Socio-political model-Nationalism
 
  Empiricism is a social model whereby an elite seek to extend their power and wealth through the control of global corporations and systems.  
 
  Element Component
State Creed
"The nation is the fundamental focus of life, ahead of international obligations and/or allegiences"
"In a nation-state, the language of the nation should be the official language, and all citizens should speak it, and not a foreign language"
 
Belief System
Political manifesto/movement
 
 
Law
Usually constitution
 
 
Body politic
Executive leadership, democratically elected parliament dominated by multi-party system.
 
 
Industry
State controlled, but usually privately owned and in partnership with big corporations, wealthy asset owners.
 
 
Infrastructure
 
 
 
Knowledge
Frequently limited knowledge to promotive nationalistic views with dissent exiles/imprisoned.
Restriction on alternate views
Education more narrowly focused.
Trade
 
 
 
Sovereignty & Defence
Higher spending on defence/military police law and order.
 
 
Economic activity
 
 
 
Communication
Generally monitored communication.
Restricted media, controls over content.
 
Gross production
 
 
 
 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
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