Which of the following are characteristics of a state? A
Population & Sovereignty
B
Sovereignty and a Military
C
Public projects and a government
D
A Legal system & a territory
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Explanation:

This question is really unclear. What do you mean by State? Is it like Maine or is it something like France? Both can be called a state even though France is a country. I'm going to assume you mean something like Maine (ie you live in the United States).

That makes the problem very difficult (which is likely why you posted it).

It does have Population and limited Sovereignty as defined by the constitution.

It has a military force perhaps stationed there, but the military is really the Federal Government's responsibility.

It does have public Projects (like roads connecting communities)

I'd pick D but C is also possible. There is a state Supreme court which is only answerable to the Federal Supreme Court.

Go with D but don't be surprised if it turns out to be C

the secretary of state, appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the senate, is the president's chief foreign affairs adviser. the secretary carries out the president's foreign policies through the state department and the foreign service of the united states.