Question

Which among the following is the most important element of the state?

• A. Flag
• B. Capital
• C. Sovereignty
• D. Traditions

Hint:

Think P–T–G–S: Population, Territory, Government, Sovereignty.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Elements of a state in political theory.
A state requires population, territory, government, and sovereignty. Of these, {sovereignty}—supreme authority internally and independence externally—is decisive.

Step 2: Why others are not “elements.”
Flag, capital and traditions are important symbols/institutions, not constitutive elements.

Step 3: Conclude.
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