10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT an element of the state?
Government
Which of the following best defines a state?
A political unit with sovereignty
Which organ of government formulates the will of the state?
Legislature
Which of the following is a characteristic of a state?
Freedom from external control
Which of the following is NOT an organ of government?
Sovereignty
According to the text, which of the following is NOT one of the essential elements of the state?
Sovereignty
According to Plato, what is the ideal population size for a state?
5040
Which of the following statements about the population of a state is true according to the text?
The population should be large for direct democracy.
In modern times, which of the following states has a population in the crores?
India
What is the modern tendency regarding the size of states?
Toward larger states
Study Notes
Elements of a State
- Territory, population, government, and sovereignty are the essential elements of a state.
- Population is a vital element of a state, and it refers to a definite number of people who inhabit a particular territory.
Organs of Government
- The legislature, executive, and judiciary are the three main organs of government that formulate the will of the state.
Characteristics of a State
- A state has sovereignty, which implies that it has supreme power within its territory.
- The modern tendency is towards smaller states with a smaller population size.
Population Size
- According to Plato, the ideal population size for a state is 50,050.
- In modern times, India is an example of a state with a population in crores (ten million).
- The size of the population determines the size of the state.
Test your knowledge on the nature and functions of a state with this quiz. Explore key concepts such as sovereignty, jurisdiction, and the establishment of order and security. Challenge yourself to understand the unique characteristics that distinguish a state from other social groups.
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