Q1
What are the four key elements of a state?
APopulation, territory, government, sovereignty
BOnly population and territory
COnly government
DOnly sovereignty
CBSEClass 7 (CBSE)Social ScienceCh 18 · Topic 1
Understanding the State and Government
A state is a political entity with defined territory, population, and government, while government refers to the system that makes and enfor
Core concept
A state has four key elements: population, territory (defined borders), government, and sovereignty (the power to govern without external control).
How it works
Government refers to the group of people and institutions responsible for creating laws, implementing policies, and maintaining order within a state.
Why it matters
Governments can have different branches, like the legislature (makes laws), executive (implements laws), and judiciary (interprets laws), often working together with checks and balances.
Key detail
Understanding the difference between a state and its government helps us see that governments can change (through elections) while the state itself continues to exist.
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• A state has population, territory, government and sovereignty.
• Sovereignty means governing without external control.
• Government makes and enforces laws.
• Government has legislature, executive and judiciary branches.
• Legislature makes laws.
• Executive implements laws.
• Judiciary interprets laws.
• Governments can change while the state continues to exist.