Multiple choice

Which one of the following is not an essential element of the state?

  1. Population

  2. Administration

  3. Sovereignty

  4. Area
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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Montevideo Convention, the four essential elements of a state are population, territory (area), government, and sovereignty. Administration is a function of the government, not a primary element of the state itself.

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