The Sovereign State

A government that operates its own independent nation without interference from foreign powers

• state

• continent

• federal

• legislative

What is the defined area in which a state’s rule applies?

• boundaries

• rural

• territory

• population

Government only exists to provide protection for citizens.

• True

• False

What are the two situations in which a states boundaries can change?

• As the result of a war.

• When a new administration takes office.

• When there is a land purchase by a state.

• After a natural disaster.

The features of a group of people who are the members or citizens of a state include all of the following EXCEPT:

• Level of wealth & education

• Cultural Traditions

• Where people live

• Population Density

This policy helps to establish the type of relationship one state has with another state.

• domestic

• foreign

• national

• state

The power to make and enforce laws without having to check with any higher authority is known as:

• monarchy

• democracy

• supernatural

• sovereignty

An organization inside a state that controls the actions and policies of the state is:

• police department

• military

• government

• board of supervisors

The 50 states that make up the United States are not considered "independent" states.

• True

• False

The Veteran's Hospital is a part of which one of the roles of government?

• protect the country

• make laws

• help citizens

• keep order