In comparative politics, the term state refers to
A) subnational units of government like Missouri.
B) the total area of a country.
C) the key political institutions in a country.
D) the government in power in a country.
E) a group of people with a common ethnicity.

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The term state in comparative politics refers to the key political institutions in a country, encompassing the structures of governance and authority, such as the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, rather than subnational units, geographical areas, specific governments, or ethnic groups.

In Comparative Politics, the Term State Refers to