Which of the following statements about territories is false?

a. Territories are always self-governing.

b. Territories are not sovereign.

c. Territories often depend on another country for currency and protection.

d. Territories may be geographically distant from the governing country.

The answer is A. Territories are always self-governing. Territory, in political science, is one of the four elements that make up an independent state or political unit. In common terminologies, it is often defined as a particular geographical area that is owned or governed by another country. Typically, territories have their own land area and population, but do not have sovereignty.