A state is a political entity that has a defined territory, a population, and a government. A nation is a group of people who share a common culture, language, and history. In a state, there is a congruence between state and nation when the majority of the population of the state shares the same culture, language, and history.

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In a State

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In a state,

A) there is a congruence between state and nation.
B) there is no congruence between nation and state.
C) the state encompasses many nations.
D) the nation occupies many states.
E) the country is composed of a number of smaller areas coordinated together by the central government.

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