Linear function. In mathematics, the term linear function refers to two distinct but related notions: In calculus and related areas, a linear function is a polynomial function of degree zero or one, or is the zero polynomial. In linear algebra and functional analysis, a linear function is a linear map.
A state is defined by multiple characteristics, including a government body and bureaucracy, a concentration of labor and population and a surplus of food. Other characteristics involve social... A state is defined by multiple characteristics, including a government body and bureaucracy, a concentration of labor and population and a surplus of food.
A state has different defining characteristics compared to a nation. A state issues money and has a bureaucracy that provides services to its citizens. It also has recognition from other states. One of the key differences between a state and a nation is that a state has the right to enter into agreements with other states.Nations have a population that shares the same language, traditions and religion. This is not necessarily true of states.