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A population of people A sovereign government that determines how a group of people is ruled A territory with set borders Some characteristics that define a state include recognized territory, a government for the people to follow and a population of people.

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Which two states share Alabama's eastern border?

Georgia and Florida share Alabama's eastern border.


What characteristics did all state governments created during the 1770s and 1780s share?

State governments created during the 1770s and 1780s shared characteristics such as a bicameral legislature, a governor with limited power, and a bill of rights protecting individual liberties. They also emphasized decentralized power and a distrust of centralized authority.


Explain the four characteristics of a state?

According to Weber, the states that make up today's political world share four essential features: Population - has a direct effect on the stability and political organization of the state. Territory - a state must have established boundaries but the location or shape of those boundaries is often a conflict with other states. Sovereignty - political sovereignty means that the state has supreme and absolute authority within its boundaries. Government - there must be some form of government to keep order and provide services.


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No, a state typically refers to a political entity with defined borders, recognized sovereignty, and a government that has the authority to make and enforce laws. A nation, on the other hand, is a group of people who share a common culture, history, language, or ethnicity. Not all states align with a single nation, and some nations may exist across multiple states.


The Nordic nations share all EXCEPT?

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