Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Agents Facet
3. Organizations (hierarchy name)
4. organizations (groups)
5. administrative bodies
6. political administrative bodies
7. [political administrative bodies by degree of independence]

Anotations

Scope note:

States that are allied with another, usually larger power by a Compact of Free Association or other agreement, by which the states retain international sovereignty and control over their territory but receive benefits, such as protection or economic cooperation. An example is the Marshall Islands, associated with the nation, the United States.