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A '''state''' is a type of position, where in science it is the form of the object. | A '''state''' is a type of position, where in science it is the form of the object. | ||
| − | The word is also used to describe an independent [[country]] (for example, the State of [[Israel]]), or a part of a [[federal]] country which has its own legislative powers defined in a [[constitution]]. Two examples of countries consisting of several | + | The word is also used to describe an independent [[country]] (for example, the State of [[Israel]]), or a part of a [[federal]] country which has its own legislative powers defined in a [[constitution]]. Two examples of countries consisting of several states are the [[United States of America]] and [[Australia]]. |
[[category:science]] | [[category:science]] | ||
[[category:politics]] | [[category:politics]] | ||
Revision as of 17:35, March 20, 2008
A state is a type of position, where in science it is the form of the object.
The word is also used to describe an independent country (for example, the State of Israel), or a part of a federal country which has its own legislative powers defined in a constitution. Two examples of countries consisting of several states are the United States of America and Australia.