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State: Its Elements and Theories of Origin of State

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science

Summary of State: Its Elements and Theories of Origin of State for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

The concept of the State is central to Political Science. From birth to death, every individual's life is connected with the State. It is the supreme political institution that exercises authority over a defined territory and population. The State maintains law and order, ensures security, and regul

Key Concepts

A politically organized community of people

A politically organized community of people living in a definite territory, governed by an organized government, and possessing sovereignty. It is dis

The four essential elements

The four essential elements are: (1) Population – people living within the State; (2) Territory – fixed geographical area; (3) Government – the machin

The supreme and absolute power

The supreme and absolute power of the State. Internal sovereignty means the State can make and enforce laws within its territory. External sovereignty

This theory states that the State

This theory states that the State originated from an agreement among individuals who gave up some freedoms to a ruler in exchange for security and ord

According to Marx and Engels

According to Marx and Engels, the State arises from class conflict. It serves the interests of the ruling class (bourgeoisie) and protects private pro

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning and nature of the State
  • Identify and explain the essential elements of the State
  • Analyze different theories about the origin of the State
  • Recognize the relationship between the State, government, and citizens
  • Evaluate the relevance of various origin theories in modern times

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