Unveiling the Concept of a State

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What is the definition of a state?

A state is a body of people living in a defined territory with a sovereign government.

What are the four things a state must have to be considered a state?

A state must have people, territory, sovereignty, and a government.

What does sovereignty mean in the context of a state?

Sovereignty means that a government has the supreme power and authority to govern itself within its own territory.

What are some of the main characteristics that distinguish a state from smaller political units?

deciding foreign policy, implementing taxes, creating laws, and much more Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of government in a state?

to organize the state Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a state and a nation?

a state has a defined territory with a sovereign government, while a nation is a large group of people united by history, culture, language, territory, or other factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the term 'country' used to refer to?

the geographic area that a government controls Signup and view all the answers

What are the four things a state must have to be considered a state?

People, Territory, Sovereignty, Government Signup and view all the answers

What does sovereignty mean in the context of a state?

Having the supreme power and authority to govern itself within its own territory Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a state to be considered a state?

Large population Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to refer to a large group of people united by their history, culture, language, territory, or other inherited factors?

Nation Signup and view all the answers

What is the term 'country' used to refer to?

The geographic area that a government controls Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes a state from smaller political units such as a province or a county?

Having a government Signup and view all the answers

Why is Puerto Rico considered a nation but not currently a state?

Because it is a large group of people united by their history, culture, language, territory, or other inherited factors Signup and view all the answers