The modern Western state emerged in the sixteenth century and expanded through colonization and globalization. Which of the following are true about the modern state?

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The modern state seeks to establish a monopoly on the legitimate use of force within a territory, which is one of the defining features of the Weberian definition of a state. Choices A, B, and C are not true about the modern state, as it typically has clearly defined borders, strong centralized administration, and sovereignty over its own resources and territory.

The Modern Western State Emerged in the Sixteenth Century and Expanded