Organizations that maintain a monopoly of violence over a territory are called:
A)nations.
B)regimes.
C)governments.
D)states.
E)enforcement schemes.

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The term “monopoly of violence” refers to the exclusive authority to use force within a specific geographic area. A state is a political entity that possesses sovereignty over a definite territory or geographical region, and thus has the power to maintain monopoly of violence. Therefore, the correct option is (D) states. Choice (A) nations is incorrect as it refers to a community of people with shared history, culture or language. Choice (B) regimes is incorrect as it refers to a form of government or a set of principles, whereas the term “monopoly of violence” pertains to the control of force. Choice (C) governments is incorrect as it is a more general term that can refer to any system or institution that manages the affairs of a state, and does not necessarily imply the exclusive power to use violence. Choice (E) enforcement schemes is incorrect as it is not a commonly used term in political science, and does not accurately convey the concept of “monopoly of violence”.

Organizations That Maintain a Monopoly of Violence Over a Territory