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

What Sovereignty covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science · 2026-27

Topics in Sovereignty

1

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.
2

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.
3

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).
4

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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Sovereignty

Internal SovereigntyExternal SovereigntyLegal SovereigntyPolitical SovereigntyMonistic Theory of SovereigntyPluralistic Theory of SovereigntyTypes of SovereigntyFeatures of Sovereignty

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What are the important topics in Sovereignty for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science?
Key topics in Sovereignty include Meaning and Definitions of Sovereignty, Features of Sovereignty, Types of Sovereignty, Theories of Sovereignty. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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