Question

To be considered sovereign, the state must

A. control its borders.
B. hold supreme and absolute power within its territory.
C. pay taxes to a larger state.
D. maintain complete control of its economy.

Answer 1

B. hold supreme and absolute power within its territory.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The law defines sovereign states as having a permanent population, defined territory, one government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other sovereign states.
A sovereign state is not dependent on or subjected to any other power or state.