A person or group affected by a decision or policy

• A. Sovereignty
• B. Supernational / Supranational Organization
• C. Stakeholder
• D. Shipping Lane

Answer: (C)

This question tests understanding of who is affected by a decision or policy. A stakeholder is any person or group that has an interest in or is impacted by the outcome—such as residents, businesses, workers, NGOs, or government bodies. This focus on people and groups connected to the decision is exactly what matters for how decisions are made and carried out. The other terms describe different ideas: sovereignty is about a state’s ultimate authority; a supranational organization is a body that operates across borders; a shipping lane is simply a navigational route for ships. Because stakeholder directly identifies the individuals or groups involved or affected, it best fits the statement.