GCEGovernmentBasic Concepts of Government2023

A state is distinguished from other human associations primarily by its possession of

Aa written constitution and an independent judiciary
Ba defined territory, population, government, and sovereigntyCORRECT
Ca large population and an elected government
Drecognized political parties and a free press
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
The four essential elements that distinguish a state from other associations are a defined territory, a permanent population, an effective government, and sovereignty. These are the universally accepted criteria, as articulated in the 1933 Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States.
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