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Which of the following is a territory and not a state?
Which of the following is a territory and not a state?
- Utah
- Guam (correct)
- California
- Texas
Which of the following is a country and not a state?
Which of the following is a country and not a state?
- Florida
- Arizona
- Germany (correct)
- New Mexico
Which of the following is a state and not a territory?
Which of the following is a state and not a territory?
- Hawaii (correct)
- Alaska
- Puerto Rico
- American Samoa
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Study Notes
Understanding States and Territories
- A territory is a defined region or area that is under the jurisdiction of a government, but not fully integrated into a country as a state.
- A state is a sovereign political entity with a defined territory, government, and population, recognized as an independent entity by the international community.
- A country is a sovereign nation with a defined territory, government, and population, recognized as an independent entity by the international community.
Key Distinctions
- A territory is not a state, as it lacks sovereignty and is subject to the jurisdiction of another government or entity.
- A country is not a state, as a country is a sovereign nation, whereas a state is a smaller political entity within a country.
- A state is not a territory, as a state has sovereignty and is recognized as an independent entity, whereas a territory is subject to the jurisdiction of another government or entity.
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