State as a political entity refers to

A.

An organized group within a definite territory

B.

An association of men in a given society

C.

A branch of a nation

D.

A geographical location

Correct answer is A

A state is a type of political entity. It is an organized political community that lives under a single system of government. The main difference between state and government is that the government refers to a particular group of people who control the state at a given time whereas the state is an organized political community.