Which term describes a state with two ethnic groups that have self-determination desires and recognize each other as nationalities?

• A. Multinational state
• B. Nation-state
• C. Nationalism
• D. Devolution

Answer: (A)

The situation described is a state that contains more than one nation within its borders, with each ethnic group having a sense of nationhood and some desire for self-determination while recognizing the other as a national group. This setup fits a multinational state, where multiple nations coexist under one political system and may share power, cultural rights, and representation.

A nation-state would imply a single dominant nation within the borders, which isn’t the case here. Nationalism refers to the ideology or movement promoting national self-determination, not to the structure of the state itself. Devolution is about transferring powers to subnational units and isn’t defining the presence of multiple nations within the state.