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    State refers to an organized political community that exists under a single system of government, whereas government is the group of people that controls and administers the state. While states are generally permanent, governments are temporary because the group in power can change, such as through elections or the death of a ruler. The main difference is that a state employs its power through the government, meaning the government controls the state at a given time but the state itself is a more permanent political entity.

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    State refers to an organized political community that exists under a single system of government, whereas government is the group of people that controls and administers the state. While states are generally permanent, governments are temporary because the group in power can change, such as through elections or the death of a ruler. The main difference is that a state employs its power through the government, meaning the government controls the state at a given time but the state itself is a more permanent political entity.

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    State refers to an organized political community that exists under a single system of government, whereas government is the group of people that controls and administers the state. While states are generally permanent, governments are temporary because the group in power can change, such as through elections or the death of a ruler. The main difference is that a state employs its power through the government, meaning the government controls the state at a given time but the state itself is a more permanent political entity.

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    Main Difference – State vs Government

    The two terms state and government are commonly used as synonyms, there is a
    difference between them. Government refers to the group of authorized people who
    governs a country or a state. State refers to the organized political community living
    under a single system of government. The main difference between state and
    government is that state is more or less permanent whereas government is
    temporary. The death of a ruler or a defeat at an election can change the government.

    What is a Government

    A government is the system by which a state or community is controlled. Government


    also refers to the group of people with the authority to govern a country or state at a
    given time.

    Governments exist at national, regional and local level but, local governments are
    subordinate to higher-level governments. The government is in charge of creating and
    administering laws for a country/region and the people. It also has the authority to
    enforce state policy. The main function of the government is enforcing existing laws,
    legislating new laws, and arbitrating conflicts.

    Governments can be categorized into several types. Democracy , republic, monarchy,


    democratic republic are some common types of governments. In monarchies, the
    government does not change often, and the people in power are self-perpetuating or
    hereditary class. In democracies, the positions of power are filled by representatives
    elected by people.

    Government is not permanent; it is temporary. The death of a ruler or defeat in the


    general election can overthrow a government.

    What is a State

    A state is a type of political entity. It is an organized political community that lives under
    a single system of government.

    The main difference between state and government is that the government refers to a
    particular group of people who control the state at a given time whereas the state is an
    organized political community. Basically, the state power is employed through the
    government. Although a state is an immaterial and nonphysical social object, unlike
    governments, it is permanent.

    Difference Between State and Government


    Definition

    State is an organized political community that lives under a single system of


    government.

    Government is the system by which a state or community is controlled.

    Permanency

    State is more or less permanent.

    Governments are temporary.

    Concept

    State refers to a political entity that is immaterial and non-physical.

    Government generally refers to a group of people.

    Power Relation

    State employs its power through the government.

    Government controls the state at a given time.

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