| State | Voluntary Association |
| 1. Definite territory is essential element of state | 1. Associations have no definite territory. |
| 2. Membership is compulsory man cannot Give up the membership. | 2. Membership is temporary; man can give up the membership. |
| 3. Individual can get the membership of only a state. | 3. Individuals can get the membership of various associations as he pleases. |
| 4. State is permanent and continuous. | 4. Associations are temporary. State can control and abolish them at any time. |
| 5. State has sovereignty. | 5. Associations have no sovereignty. |
| 6. State’s functions are wider. | 6. Functions of associations are narrower. |
