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State: Its Elements and Theories of Origin of State — Revision Notes
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science
State: Its Elements and Theories of Origin of State revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science: 3 topics in quick points.
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What is a State?
- The State is a human association with supreme authority over a defined territory and population.
- It is distinct from other associations like families or clubs because of its sovereignty and legal power.
- The term 'State' comes from the Latin word 'stare', meaning 'to stand'.
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Elements of the State
- There are four essential elements of a State: Population, Territory, Government, and Sovereignty.
- Some modern views also include International Recognition as a fifth element.
- All four elements are interdependent — absence of any one means no State.
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Theories of Origin of the State
- There is no exact historical date for the origin of the State, so various theories explain its emergence.
- Major theories include Divine Origin, Patriarchal, Matriarchal, Social Contract, Historical Evolution, Marxist, and Feminist theories.
- Each theory offers a different perspective on how and why the State came into being.
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