1. Give the meaning of the word state.

- A state is a community of persons more or less numerous, permanently occupying a definite

portion of territory, having a government of their own to which the great body of
inhabitants render obedience, and enjoying freedom from external control.
2. Name the largest and smallest state in the world.
- In terms of population the largest state in the world is Uttar Pradesh in India, while the
smallest state is Vatican City in Rome. In terms of area the largest state is Sakha in Russia,
while the smallest state is Vatican City in Rome.
3. What are the elements of state?
a. People
b. Territory
c. Government
d. Sovereignty
4. Enumerate the forms of government.
a. As to number of persons exercising sovereign powers:
 Monarchy
 Absolute monarchy
 Limited monarchy
 Aristocracy
 Democracy
 Direct or Pure democracy
 Indirect, Representative, or Republican democracy
b. As to extent of powers exercised by the central or national government:
 Unitary government
 Federal government
c. As to relationship between, the executive, and the legislative branches of the government
 Parliamentary government
 Presidential government
5. Enumerate the domains of territory
- Terrestrial
- Fluvial
- Maritime
- Aerial