Question

question 5 of 28
which of the following best describes the difference between a kingdom and a nation - state?
a. a kingdom is ruled by a monarchy. a nation - state can be governed by other forms of government.
b. a kingdom respects its citizens right to self - determination. a nation - state limits its citizens political rights.
c. a kingdom generally has a large population. a nation - state generally has a small population.
d. a kingdom is made up of people who share a common culture. a nation - state is made up of multiple cultures.

Explanation:

A kingdom is a form of state - organization typically ruled by a monarch. A nation - state is a political entity where the state and the nation are congruent, and it can have various forms of government like democracy, republic etc. Option A correctly describes this key difference. Option B is incorrect as there is no such general rule about rights in a kingdom and nation - state. Option C is wrong as population size is not a defining difference. Option D is incorrect because a nation - state often has a dominant or common culture and a kingdom can also have multiple cultures.

Answer:

A. A kingdom is ruled by a monarchy. A nation - state can be governed by other forms of government.