Which statement best explains how the concepts of nation and state are related?
a. A nation is an institution that governs itself while a state is an institution that governs others.
b. A nation is a territory controlled by outsiders while a state is a territory controlled by its own people.
c. A nation is a group of people with a shared identity while a state is an organization that controls a nation.
d. A nation is a group of people that wants to govern itself while a state is an officially-recognized country.
Correct Answer: c
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