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Which of the following items is a defining characteristic of a nation-state?

Responses

It has armed forces (army, navy, etc.).

It has armed forces (army, navy, etc.).

It has a government.

It has a government.

It has its own national anthem.

It has its own national anthem.

It has a division of powers.

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It has a government.

A nation-state by definition is a sovereign state with a defined territory and population (a “nation”) and an organized government. Armed forces, a national anthem, or a division of powers may be present but are not required characteristics.