What is a nation?

• A group of people living in the same house.

• A group of people who share a common territory, history, and culture.

• A group of people who like the same food.

• A group of people who wear the same clothes.

What is a state?

• A group of people who share the same hobby.

• A political organization with a defined territory, a permanent population, a government, and sovereignty.

• A collection of different families living near each other.

• A club for people who like to play sports.

What are the essential elements of a state?

• A group of friends, a park, and a river.

• A defined territory, a permanent population, a government, and sovereignty.

• A big city, many cars, and tall buildings.

• A school, a library, and a hospital.

Which of the following is a characteristic of sovereignty?

• Limited power by other countries.

• Supreme and independent power within its territory.

• Shared authority with neighboring states.

• Power that can be easily overruled by international organizations.

What does "de facto recognition" mean?

• Formal legal recognition by other states.

• Recognition based on actual existence or control.

• Recognition granted through a treaty or agreement.

• Recognition that requires approval from the United Nations.

What does "de jure recognition" mean?

• Recognition based on actual control of a territory.

• Legal recognition by other states.

• Temporary recognition until a new government is formed.

• Recognition that is only symbolic and has no legal effect.

What is "permanent de jure recognition"?

• Temporary legal recognition that can be withdrawn.

• Legal recognition that is final and irrevocable.

• Recognition based only on temporary control of a territory.

• Recognition that is only symbolic and has no legal effect.

What does "permanent de facto recognition" mean?

• Temporary recognition based on current control.

• Recognition that is final and unlikely to be withdrawn based on established control.

• Recognition granted through a formal treaty.

• Recognition that has no legal consequences.

What is "temporary de facto recognition"?

• Legal recognition that is permanent.

• Recognition based on temporary control of a territory.

• Recognition granted through a formal treaty.

• Recognition that has no legal effect.

What is "full de jure recognition"?

• Temporary legal recognition.

• Legal recognition that is complete, formal, and permanent.

• Recognition based only on temporary control of a territory.

• Recognition that is only symbolic and has no legal effect.