Which statement is NOT a typical feature of a sovereign state?

• A. Defined territory
• B. Permanent population
• C. Government
• D. Unlimited economic power

Answer: (D)

Understanding sovereignty includes recognizing the basic attributes that define a state: a clearly recognized territory with borders, a permanent population living there, and a government that has the authority to make and enforce laws. These elements show a stable political and geographic existence. Economic power, while important, is not unlimited in any real country. A sovereign government can steer and regulate its economy, but it faces finite resources, the needs of its people, and constraints from global trade, international law, and relations with other states. Because of these limits, the idea of unlimited economic power does not describe a typical feature of a sovereign state.