Marxian Theory of State Origin The book “Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State” was written by Frederik Engels. According to Marxists, the state is a class structure. The Marxists attribute the statement that the state is an instrument of exploitation. The phrase “The State is nothing more than a machine” for the […]
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Origin of the State State originated due to the necessity for division of labor. In the Middle Ages, the state was believed to be the result of human efforts. Exponents of the Divine Origin theory believe that the state was given by God. The theory of Divine Origin was first supported by the Jews. According
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Sovereignty of the state The term ‘sovereignty’ derives from Latin origin. Ancient Romans believed sovereignty was the ‘fullness of the state.’ Jean Bodin extended sovereignty to all individuals and associations in the state. John Locke distinguished between the sovereignty of the people and political sovereignty. Rousseau believed sovereignty vested in the ‘general will.’ Grotius fully
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Cabinet Government Cabinet System of Government was first initiated in Britain. The Cabinet Government is also known as Responsible Government. The Cabinet System of Government suffered a setback during the times of George III. Most of the principles of Cabinet Government took permanent shape by the close of the eighteenth century. The Cabinet was for
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State The distinguishing characteristic of the State, as compared to other associations, is sovereignty. The four characteristics of the State are population, territory, government, and sovereignty. The term State has often been confused with sovereignty. The difference between the State and the Government is that the State is concrete, while the Government is abstract. According
