Which two of the following characteristics are necessary for a state to exist? Select all that apply.

(1 point)
Responses

territory
territory

judiciary
judiciary

sovereignty
sovereignty

constitution
constitution

federal system
federal system

organized government
organized government

separation of powers

pick two

1 answer

The two characteristics necessary for a state to exist are:

  1. Territory
  2. Sovereignty

These characteristics define a state as having a defined geographical area and the authority to govern itself without external interference.