State Definition and Characteristics
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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?

<p>Monarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the branch of government responsible for enforcing the laws?

<p>Executive</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the judicial branch of government?

<p>Law interpretation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a system of government where power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives?

<p>Democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a system of government where a single person or group holds absolute power?

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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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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.

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