Multinational states most often have political problems because
a.
each nation desires an independent sovereign state
b.
neighbors are more likely to invade them
c.
they are more likely to support autocratic leaders
d.
they are more likely to have economic problems

Multinational states most often have political problems because each nation desires an independent sovereign state. Option A is correct.

They aim to break away from the unit and be an independent state with their own powers.

A multinational state is a sovereign state that comprises two or more nations.

Examples of multinational states are Afghanistan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, China, Ethiopia, France, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Madagascar, Montenegro, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, Malaysia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Turkey, The Kingdom of Denmark and the United Kingdom.

i believe the answer would be 1.