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Sovereignty

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science

Summary of Sovereignty for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Sovereignty is a fundamental concept in political science that refers to the supreme and independent authority of a state over its territory and population. It is what distinguishes a state from other associations. A state has four elements: population, territory, government, and sovereignty. While

Key Concepts

Sovereignty is the supreme authority

Sovereignty is the supreme authority of a state to make laws, enforce them, and govern without external control. It is the ultimate power within a sta

Internal sovereignty means the state has

Internal sovereignty means the state has complete control over all individuals and institutions within its territory. External sovereignty means the s

Legal sovereignty refers to the formal

Legal sovereignty refers to the formal power to make laws, like Parliament in India. Political sovereignty lies with the people who influence decision

Monistic theory (by John Austin) says

Monistic theory (by John Austin) says sovereignty lies in one supreme authority. Pluralistic theory says power is shared among many groups like trade

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the concept of sovereignty and its key features
  • Trace the historical development of the doctrine of sovereignty
  • Differentiate between internal and external sovereignty
  • Explain various kinds of sovereignty such as legal, political, de jure, and de facto
  • Compare monistic and pluralistic theories of sovereignty

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