Based on the characteristics of a sovereign state, which of the following is considered a true state? Four Characteristics of a State population territory sovereignty government

a. Texas

b. Los Angeles

c. France

d. North America

A state is characterized by four distinct factors and these are:-

A state cannot exist without people. It must have a population regardless of the number of this particular population.

A state exists with clearly defined territorial borders. These borders determine the size of the state and the area it can govern.

A state must have an established government. This means it should be able to develop laws and have the capacity to enforce the same within its borders. The government should also be recognized by other states globally.