Charles Tilly’s comparison of sovereign states to criminal protection rackets, or organized crime organizations, in which individuals are forced to make payments in exchange for security, reinforces the idea that __________
a. sovereign states initially became popular because they were seen by rulers as a means to enrich and empower themselves
b. groups that see themselves as nations and seek self-determination through a state are always hiding ulterior motives
c. the sovereign state system was bound to bring more violence to Europe and the world
d. the sovereign state system is of questionable legality, despite its worldwide popularity
Answer: A
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