Government 2010 JAMB Past Questions - Question 2: Nation-state is synonymous with

Correct Answer

D

Explanation

.Nation-State is s y n o n y m ou s with t sovereignty. This is so when we realize the fact that sovereigntyis the absolute power of the state to exercise supreme legal authority over itsown affairs within its territory without any form of external control. A statehas a definite geographical territory in which it is situated and hasboundaries. It is sovereign, independent and a republic. It has also a humanpopulation who inhabit the given area. On the other hand, a nation, like a state is a collection of people wholive in a definite geographical area and has a sovereign government