A state consists of a number of residents holding its nationality

It includes land, water bodies and the space above the state's ground

a group of residents living in a geographical area, and who are subject to political authority (the government) which oversees the political, economic and social activities, in order to improve the quality of life of the population

one big city, known as the (City-state)

They were formed through the evolution of a group of residents in an area for different reasons.

is a term given to inland water bodies and water bodies adjacent to the borders of the state. These waters are fully under the sovereignty of the state

This was formed to organize affairs and best achieve the interests of people. It is also needed to maintain and exploit its treasures and defend it.

the government's ability to apply the law fairly to all residents of the state, maintain security and manage all the affairs of state

the status of the state in the international community and the ability of the government to build an independent entity where no country is allowed to intervene whether in its internal affairs or by abusing it

This means that the country is a member of international organizations and institutions. This is needed in order for a state to achieve a full definition of a state.

to defend the nation, to maintain security and justice among the population, manage relations with other countries and the development of economic policy

Unitary State and Federal State

The states where one authority manages internal and external affairs.

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(set of laws)

(law enforcement)

resolution of differences between individuals)

the state resulting from the union of more than one state in order to achieve common goals

Federal Union (Federation) and Confederal Union (Confederation).

are divided by the Constitution between the central government (federal) and smaller governmental units (states or principalities)

a kind of union where members are independent sovereign. This assembly shall not constitute a single state.

usually describes the general government that regulates a state's affairs. It is responsible for managing and organizing the lives of citizens, managing the economy and implementing policies.

legislators, executors and judicial

it is people's acceptance of the government's right in practicing power and executing laws.

it is the government's authority to use force within the state. It has supreme power or authority

it is the right to issue and enforce laws

This includes citizens, public freedoms and justice

This includes internal protection, external protection

This includes health and education services, infrastructure services such as water supply, electricity, roads, transportation services and communications

These decisions aim at improving the economic and social levels, preserving the currency strength, improving the commercial clout and financial strength of the state

unity, justice, internal stability, defense, general welfare of the citizens and freedom for all.

It means that people is the owner of the power and the source of sovereignty.

It is the practice of all public manifestations of power by people. T

a system where people do not exercise the power directly but through elected deputies who constitute the Parliament. This Parliament becomes a representative of the people.

this system combines the previous two ways: direct democracy and the Parliament

citizens in a democratic society grant powers to their leaders as defined in law.