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Sovereignty

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

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Meaning and Definitions of Sovereignty

  • Sovereignty means the supreme power of the state, both internally and externally.
  • It is derived from the Latin word 'superanus' and French 'souverainete', meaning supreme authority.
  • Sovereignty is unique to the state and not found in other associations like clubs or companies.
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Features of Sovereignty

  • Sovereignty is absolute — no legal or external authority can override it.
  • It is universal — applies to all persons and institutions within the state.
  • Sovereignty is permanent — it continues even if governments change.
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Types of Sovereignty

  • Nominal (Titular) Sovereignty: Symbolic authority without real power (e.g., monarch in a constitutional monarchy).
  • Real Sovereignty: Actual power held by the people or elected bodies.
  • Legal Sovereignty: The formal law-making power (e.g., Parliament in India or Britain).
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Theories of Sovereignty

  • Monistic Theory (John Austin): Sovereignty lies in one supreme authority that is indivisible and unlimited.
  • Austin says law is a command from the sovereign backed by sanctions.
  • Sovereign must be habitually obeyed by the people.

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Sovereignty is the supreme authorityInternal sovereignty means the state hasLegal sovereignty refers to the formalMonistic theory (by John Austin) says

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