Lessons 5 · 1 lessons · O. Karimova, N. Ismatova, Sh. Sariqov, O. Amanova (methodological editor E. Sariqov). O‘zbekiston davlati va huquqi asoslari (Foundations of the state and law of Uzbekistan), Grade 8. Huquq va Jamiyat publishers, Tashkent, 2019
5
Functions of the state
Textbook: pp. 25–29
GoalExplain what the functions of the state are, its internal and external functions, and the areas in which they are carried out.
New words
state function · davlat funksiyasiinternal function · ichki funksiyaexternal function · tashqi funksiyasocial protection · ijtimoiy himoya
Explanation
State functions are the main directions of the state’s activity. They can be grouped in different ways: by space – internal and external; by duration – permanent and temporary; by legal form – making law, executing law and protecting law. Internal functions are carried out inside the country: regulating the economy, social protection (allowances, pensions), supporting education and health care, protecting rights and freedoms, property and nature, keeping order, running the tax and financial system. External functions are directed abroad: defence, diplomatic, trade-economic and cultural relations, and cooperation with international organisations. Uzbekistan has been a member of the United Nations since 1992. Functions are carried out through tasks: for example, the education function is realised through building schools and training teachers.
Worked examples
An internal function example: the state pays pensions to the elderly and benefits to people with disabilities – this is a social protection task.
An external function example: the state signs a trade agreement with another country or opens an embassy – these are diplomatic and trade-economic relations.
Class activity
“Internal or external?”: the teacher reads 12 situations (road repair, opening an embassy, guarding the border, a scholarship, supporting a book fair...). Pupils answer “internal” or “external”.
Practice
1
What is a state function?
A main direction of the state’s activity.
2
Name four internal functions.
Regulating the economy, social protection, supporting education and health, protecting rights and order (taxes and finance are also correct).
3
Which task belongs to an external function: building a road or establishing diplomatic relations with another state?
Diplomatic relations are external; building a road is internal.
4
Why does a state need relations with other states and international organisations?
For security, trade, exchange in science and culture, to be recognised by the world community and to solve shared problems together.