1. The state is a sovereign , geographical and political institution whereas the government is an institution exercising the sovereign power of the state. 2. The state is formed by the combination of four elements whereas the government is only the element of state formation. 3. The state consists of the ruler and all the ruled people. On the other hand, the government consists of persons belonging to the law department , the administration department and the judiciary. 4. The state is a permanent institution. On the other hand , the government is changeable. 5. The form of the state is the same. On the other hand, the form of government can be different. 6. The state has sovereign power. On the other hand, the government does not have sovereign power. 7. There can be no complaint against the state. On the other hand, there may be various allegations against the government. 8. The state has infinite power. The government, on the other hand, has limited powers. 9. The concept of the state The theoretical state cannot be perceived in practice. On the other hand, the government is a real institution, the government can be seen in reality. 10. The state is a developed form of humanitarian political consciousness. On the other hand, the government is the means of achieving the objectives of the state, that is, the special spokesperson of the state. 11. The state is a basic institution. On the other hand , the government is an institution or organization of the state.