A state is indeed an organized political community, typically characterized by:1. Permanent population2. Defined territory3. Sovereignty (supreme authority)4. Government (single system of governance)5. Recognition by other states• This definition aligns with the classic definition of a state by Max Weber and is widely accepted in political science and international law.Example: Countries like the United States, China, and the Philippines are states, as they have a permanent population, defined territory, sovereignty, and a single system of government.