FEATURES OF STATE Babjee Pothuraju Assistant Professor Government

FEATURES OF STATE Babjee Pothuraju Assistant Professor Government College (A) Rajamahendravaram

INTRODUCTION State An play an important role in the study of political science institution of human development in social evolution Aristotle “State said, “Man is a social animal and political animal”. is politically organised body of people inhabiting a defined geographical entity with an organized legitimate government”. Ancient A Greeks called the state “polis”, meaning city-state. state differs from a kingdom and empire.

FEATURES OF STATE Population Territory Government Sovereignty Recognition

POPULATION First and foremost characteristic of a state Population A may be variable in size state cannot exist without people Populations may or may not share general political beliefs Mobility of the population can affect its political and governmental stability

BOUNDARY/DEFINED TERRITORY State has established territorial boundaries Size of the territory may change This area must be controlled by a government

GOVERNMENT State must have an established government Government should be able to develop laws and have the capacity to enforce the same within its borders Government allows the state to establish social order, provide public services, and to make decisions Government globally should also be recognized by other states

SOVEREIGNTY The key characteristic of a state State has full and absolute power within its territorial boundaries without any external control State has no legal responsibility to any higher authority State is the only entity with the legal right to commit violence within its boundaries

RECOGNITION New feature of a state State must be officially recognised internationally and locally