Multiple choice

Which of the following statements relating to the recognition of States is not true?

  1. A State is recognised when it possesses essential elements of statehood.

  2. Recognition of a State means that it has been included as a member of International Community.

  3. Recognition of a State is purely a legal act.

  4. There is no difference between recognition of State and recognition of Government.
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Explanation

This distinction is based on the view that a government is an instrument in the service of the state, which is an entity composed of a territory, a population and a public authority.

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