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What is the fundamental characteristic of a state that gives it supreme authority over its territory and population?
Sovereignty
What is the term for the system or group of people that exercise authority and control over a state or organization?
Government
What is the primary function of the legislative branch of government?
Law-making
What is the term for a system of government where a single person holds supreme power?
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What is the branch of government responsible for enforcing the laws?
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What is the primary function of the judicial branch of government?
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What is the term for a system of government where power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives?
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What is the term for a system of government where a single person or group holds absolute power?
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Study Notes
State
Definition
- A state is a political entity that possesses a defined territory, a permanent population, and a government that exercises sovereignty over its territory and population.
Characteristics
- Sovereignty: the state has supreme authority over its territory and population
- Territoriality: the state has a defined territory with boundaries
- Population: the state has a permanent population that is subject to its authority
- Government: the state has a government that exercises authority over its territory and population
Government
Definition
- A government is the system or group of people that exercise authority and control over a state or organization.
Types of Government
- Monarchy: a system of government where a single person (a monarch) holds supreme power
- Republic: a system of government where power is held by the people or their elected representatives
- Dictatorship: a system of government where a single person or group holds absolute power
- Democracy: a system of government where power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives
Branches of Government
- Legislative: the branch of government that makes the laws
- Executive: the branch of government that enforces the laws
- Judicial: the branch of government that interprets the laws
Functions of Government
- Law-making: the government creates laws to regulate society
- Law-enforcement: the government enforces the laws to maintain order
- Service provision: the government provides public services such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure
- Representation: the government represents the interests of its citizens in international affairs
State and Government
State Characteristics
- A state has a defined territory with set boundaries
- A state has a permanent population that is subject to its authority
- A state has a government that exercises authority over its territory and population
- A state possesses sovereignty, having supreme authority over its territory and population
Government Characteristics
- A government is a system or group of people that exercise authority and control
- A government exercises authority over a state or organization
Types of Government
- Monarchy: a single person (a monarch) holds supreme power
- Republic: power is held by the people or their elected representatives
- Dictatorship: a single person or group holds absolute power
- Democracy: power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives
Branches of Government
- Legislative: makes the laws
- Executive: enforces the laws
- Judicial: interprets the laws
Functions of Government
- Law-making: creates laws to regulate society
- Law-enforcement: enforces laws to maintain order
- Service provision: provides public services like education, healthcare, and infrastructure
- Representation: represents the interests of citizens in international affairs
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Description
Learn about the definition and characteristics of a state, including sovereignty, territoriality, population, and government. Understand the key features of a state and its components.
