A state is a political entity with its own government, constitution, and significant autonomy, typically possessing powers over various legislative areas. In contrast, a union territory is a region governed directly by the central government, often with limited self-governance. While states have their own elected assemblies, union territories may have a legislative council or none at all, depending on the specific territory's designation. This difference reflects varying degrees of administrative control and political representation.
There is no specific requirement for the population count of a territory to become a state. The process for a territory to become a state is determined by Congress and involves several factors, including the territory's population, consent of the majority of its inhabitants, and compliance with federal laws and regulations. Ultimately, it is up to Congress to decide if and when a territory meets the criteria to join the Union as a state.
Before becoming a state in the Union, Illinois was known as the Illinois Territory, which was established in 1809. The name "Illinois" itself is derived from the Native American Illinois tribe. The territory was officially admitted to the Union as the 21st state on December 3, 1818.
A state officially enters the Union through a process outlined in the U.S. Constitution. First, Congress must pass an enabling act that allows a territory to draft a state constitution. After the territory creates and ratifies its constitution, Congress votes on a statehood bill, which, if approved by both houses, is sent to the President for approval. Once the President signs the bill, the territory is officially recognized as a state in the Union.
Colorado became a territory on Feb. 28, 1861, until August 1, 1876, when it was admitted to the Union as the State of Colorado.
On July 4, 1800, in preparation for Ohio's statehood, the Indiana Territory was carved out, reducing the Northwest Territory to the size of Ohio, to prepare for statehood. The Northwest Territory went out of existence when Ohio was admitted as a state on March 1, 1803
It is considered as a union territory
The Union were those states that had not broken away to form the Confederate States of America. After the outbreak of war, Union territory included whatever Southern areas the Union forces had managed to re-occupy.
It is a UNION TERRITORY.
No it is a state
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califorina
Delhi is not a State. It is a Union Territory.
There is no difference between central and union government
A territory could join the union as a state once its population surpassed sixty thousand. The Michigan territory entered into the union on January twenty six, eighteen thirty seven.
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chandighar
no...it is a state........................ uddip sonowal,assam