WAEC - Government (2010 - No. 2)
Government is distinguished from the state because it
can be changed periodically
does not operate in any defined territory
is a loosely organized structure
enforces its will on the people of the State
Selitys
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.