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Which two of the following characteristics are necessary for a state to exist? Select 2 that apply.
(1 point)
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territory
territory
judiciary
judiciary
sovereignty
sovereignty
constitution
constitution
federal system
federal system
organized government
organized government
separation of powers
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GPT-4o mini
The two characteristics necessary for a state to exist are:
1. **Territory**
2. **Sovereignty**
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).
1. **Territory**
2. **Sovereignty**
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).