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1
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A politically organised body of…

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people usually occupying a definite territory, especially: one that is sovereign.

2
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A government or politically organised…

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society having a particular character.

3
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The state has..

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  1. Permanent population
  2. Defined territory
  3. Government
  4. Capacity to enter into relations with other states
4
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Politics-

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The activity through which people make, preserve and amend the general rules under which they live.

5
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The characteristics of Politics:

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The science/art of governing a country
The daily life of governance branches
Decisions made to reach a goal

6
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The characteristics of Policy:

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Overall “plan” to reach general set goals
The principle under which politics happens
General statement of intent

7
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Actions taken to govern:

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  1. Over a population
  2. Utilising power, enforcing rules etc
  3. By governing bodies