Question
Which two of the following characteristics are necessary for a state to exist? Select 2 that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
territory
territory
judiciary
judiciary
sovereignty
sovereignty
constitution
constitution
federal system
federal system
organized government
organized government
separation of powers
1 answer
The two characteristics necessary for a state to exist are:
These elements are fundamental to the definition of a state in political science. A state must have a defined geographic area (territory) and must have the authority to govern itself without external interference (sovereignty).
