What Do We Mean When We Refer to a "State

question 16

Essay

What do we mean when we refer to a "state" in world politics? Why must states have sovereignty? How has the notion of sovereignty changed over time?

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Definitions:

Black Americans

A term referring to Americans with ancestry from sub-Saharan Africa.

Ethnicity

A social category characterized by shared culture, language, heritage, religion, or national origin, distinguishing members of one group from others within a society.

Racial Categorizations

The classification of people into groups based on perceived physical and genetic differences.

Cultural Characteristics

Features that distinguish one group or society from another, including language, customs, values, and artistic expression.