In what way does Charles Tilly assert that states are protection rackets?
A) Citizens cannot stop the state from abuse.
B) They demonstrate that absolute power corrupts absolutely
C) They trade security for tax money.
D) States start wars to reduce the population.

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Tilly argues that states operate similarly to protection rackets by offering security and protection to their citizens in exchange for taxes, essentially trading security for resources.

In What Way Does Charles Tilly Assert That States Are