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A state has internal sovereignty when it possesses

Correct answer: A. The highest authority within its territory

  • A. The highest authority within its territory
  • B. Formal membership in an alliance
  • C. A large population beyond its borders
  • D. Control over international trade routes

Explanation

Internal sovereignty refers to the state's supreme and final authority over persons and institutions within its territory. External sovereignty concerns independence from the authority of other states.

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