Question

Which two of the following characteristics are necessary for a state to exist? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
• territory
U judiciary
• sovereignty
• constitution
O federal system
O organized government
O separation of powers

Answer 1

Sovereignty and organized government.

Explanation: A state must have an organized government to make and enforce rules and sovereignty (supreme, independent authority) to be a separate political entity. The other items listed (judiciary, constitution, federal system, separation of powers, etc.) are not strictly required for statehood.