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State: Its Elements and Theories of Origin of State

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

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Topics in State: Its Elements and Theories of Origin of State

1

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.
3

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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: State

Elements of StateTheories of Origin of StateSocial Contract TheorySovereigntyGovernment

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