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One of the most essential characteristics of the state is

One of the most essential characteristics of the state is
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  • A Legitimacy
  • B The civil service
  • C The rule of law
  • D Sovereignty
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
One of the most essential characteristics of the state is sovereignty.
Other characteristics are as follows:
1. Population
2. Territory
3. Government
4. Recognition
5. Permanence.
Note that the supreme power to make laws and enforce it is with the state. The sovereignty of a state is not negotiable and must be free from external control.

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