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Sovereignty — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 11 · Political Science

4 concept maps of Sovereignty for ICSE Class 11 Political Science, each also written out as a text outline. Maps: Sovereignty – Complete Chapter Overview.

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4 Concept Maps

Sovereignty – Complete Chapter Overview

Sovereignty – Complete Chapter Overview

The map in words

  • Sovereignty
    • Historical Development
      • Bodin 1576
        • Father of Sovereignty
        • Six Books on Republic
      • Hobbes
        • Made it Absolute
      • Austin
        • Legal Form
      • Rousseau
        • Popular Sovereignty
      • Hegel
        • March of God on Earth
    • Meaning and Nature
      • Internal Sovereignty
        • Supreme within territory
      • External Sovereignty
        • Free from foreign control
      • Self Imposed Limitations
        • UN membership
        • Treaties
    • Characteristics
      • Absoluteness
      • Universality
      • Permanence
      • Inalienability
      • Indivisibility
    • Kinds
      • Nominal vs Real
        • Nominal reigns only
        • Real governs actually
      • Legal vs Political
        • Legal Parliament
        • Political Electorate
      • De Jure vs De Facto
        • De Jure constitutional
        • De Facto by force
      • Popular
        • Based on General Will
        • Foundation of democracy
    • Austin Theory
      • Determinate Human Superior
      • Habitual Obedience
      • Law is Command
      • Criticisms
        • Ignores customs
        • Ignores federal systems
        • No real world example
    • Monism
      • Traditional Theory
      • State is supreme
      • Sovereignty indivisible
      • Thinkers Bodin Hobbes Hegel
    • Pluralism
      • Modern Theory
      • State is one among many
      • Share sovereignty
      • Laski Maciver Figgis
    • Neo Pluralism
      • Dahl Polyarchy
      • Lindblom Big Business
      • Unequal group power

Sovereignty: Concept Overview and Key Dimensions

Sovereignty: Concept Overview and Key Dimensions

The map in words

  • Sovereignty
    • Definition and Nature
      • Supreme power of state
      • Absolute authority
      • Internal dimension
      • External dimension
    • Essential Characteristics
      • Absoluteness
      • Universality
      • Permanence
      • Inalienability
      • Indivisibility
    • Types of Sovereignty
      • Nominal vs Real
      • Legal vs Political
      • De Jure vs De Facto
      • Popular Sovereignty
    • Theoretical Schools
      • Monism
        • Single sovereign
        • Absolute power
        • Hobbes Hegel Austin
      • Pluralism
        • Shared authority
        • Multiple centers
        • Limited state
        • Laski Maciver
      • Neo-pluralism
        • Interest groups
        • Unequal power
        • Reality based
    • Modern Context
      • International constraints
      • Globalization effects
      • Regional organizations
      • Still important but limited

Sovereignty: Concept Overview and Key Characteristics

Sovereignty: Concept Overview and Key Characteristics

The map in words

  • Sovereignty
    • Definition
      • Supreme Power of State
      • Internal Authority
      • External Independence
    • Five Characteristics
      • Absoluteness
      • Universality
      • Permanence
      • Inalienability
      • Indivisibility
    • Types of Sovereignty
      • Nominal vs Real
      • Legal vs Political
      • De Jure vs De Facto
      • Popular Sovereignty
    • Theoretical Schools
      • Monism
        • Hobbes
        • Austin
        • Hegel
      • Pluralism
        • Laski
        • Maciver
        • Cole
      • Neo-Pluralism
        • Dahl
        • Lindblom
    • Dimensions
      • Internal Dimension
        • Power over territory
        • Authority over people
      • External Dimension
        • Independence from aliens
        • International relations
    • Challenges
      • International Organizations
      • Regional Unions
      • Globalization
      • NGOs and Groups

Sovereignty

Sovereignty

The map in words

  • Sovereignty
    • Meaning and Nature
    • Historical Development
    • Essential Characteristics
    • Kinds of Sovereignty
    • Austin's Interpretation
    • Monism
    • Pluralism
    • Neo-Pluralism

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Sovereignty for ICSE Class 11 Political Science?
Key topics in Sovereignty include Meaning and Nature of Sovereignty, Historical Development of Sovereignty, Essential Characteristics of Sovereignty, Kinds of Sovereignty. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
What do the concept maps for Sovereignty show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Sovereignty connect: Sovereignty – Complete Chapter Overview; Sovereignty: Concept Overview and Key Dimensions. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Sovereignty for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Sovereignty. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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