Question

which of these is a key difference between u.s. states and territories?
territories have full autonomy and self - governance, while states have limited self - governance and voting rights.
states have full autonomy and self - governance, while territories have limited self - governance and voting rights.
the u.s. frequently sells and purchases territories on the international market, while states cannot be sold.
businesses in territories are not allowed to use u.s. currency to pay their workers, but businesses in u.s. states can.

Explanation:

In the United States, states are full - fledged members of the union with full autonomy and self - governance. They have full voting rights in Congress (two senators and a number of representatives based on population). Territories, on the other hand, are under the sovereignty of the United States but have limited self - governance. For example, they may have a non - voting delegate in the House of Representatives. Also, the statement about the U.S. selling and purchasing territories on the international market is incorrect as the era of major territorial purchases/sales (like the Louisiana Purchase) is long past. And businesses in U.S. territories do use the U.S. currency.

Answer:

States have full autonomy and self - governance, while territories have limited self - governance and voting rights.