Which of the following is not a feature of a state?

1. Analyze the question The question asks which option is NOT a feature of a state. You need to know the defining characteristics of a state in Government.

2. Explain the concept A state is a political entity with four essential features:

• Population: a group of people living there permanently.
• Territory: a defined geographical area with boundaries.
• Government: the organized machinery that makes and enforces laws and administers the state.
• Sovereignty: supreme authority, both internal (control over its own affairs) and external (independence from outside control).

3. Solution: check each option

• A. Sovereignty: an essential feature of a state.
• B. Government: an essential feature of a state.
• C. Mass Media: newspapers, radio, television and the like. They are important in a modern society, but a state can exist without them. They are not a defining characteristic of statehood.
• D. Territory: an essential feature of a state.

4. Answer The odd one out is C. Mass Media.

5. Exam tip Remember the four features with P-T-G-S: Population, Territory, Government, Sovereignty. If an option isn't one of these four, it's most likely the "not a feature" answer. Keep going, you're doing well!