12 Questions
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes the state from other associations?
Sovereignty
How does the purpose of the state typically differ from the purpose of other associations?
All-inclusive
Which association is considered to have a national character?
Indian National Congress
How does punishment for violating laws differ between the state and other associations?
Imprisonment
What is the main difference between society and the state?
The state is a means and society is an end.
Why is the state considered an artificial institution?
Because it was created when needed at a later stage of social development.
What gives the state a separate and independent existence?
Its sovereignty
Why does the state have to have a definite territory?
To assert its sovereignty
What distinguishes the state from the government?
The state has inherent authority, while the government derives power from the Constitution.
According to Garner, how does the relationship between government and state resemble a corporation?
The government is an essential organ of the state, similar to the board of directors in a corporation.
How does the text describe the idea of state compared to the government?
The government embodies the idea of state, unlike the state which is abstract.
Who forms part of the government and who are considered citizens of the state?
Citizens and foreigners are part of the government; all individuals are citizens of the state.
Learn about the concept of state and government, and how they are related. Explore the functions and roles of government as an element of the state, and the significance of differentiation between the two.
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