The textbook is written taking into account modern scientific positions and the requirement for training highly qualified legal specialists. It covers both traditional and new problems of the theory of law and state. New topics include topics devoted to the basic concepts of law and state, the relationship between law and state, the relative independence of state and law, the role of law and state in ensuring social peace and harmony, social security, economic development, etc. This - third - edition has been revised taking into account the wishes expressed by readers, significantly supplemented with the latest educational material and diagrams illustrating the main problems of the course. The textbook is distinguished by its original presentation of material. For students of law faculties of universities, law academies and other legal educational institutions.