Sovereign
Absolute Authority & Independence
PART I — CONCEPTUAL DIMENSIONS
SUB-REALM 12.1
Meaning
- Independent authority
- No external dictate
- Supreme power
- Self-governing state
SUB-REALM 12.2
Internal Sovereignty
- Supreme internal authority
- Over all entities
- Unchallenged domestic law
- State supremacy
SUB-REALM 12.3
External Sovereignty
- Free from foreign control
- Conducts own affairs
- Acquires/cedes territory
- International parity
SUB-REALM 12.4
Popular Sovereignty
- "We the People"
- Ultimate power source
- Democratic foundation
- Elected representatives
SUB-REALM 12.5
Commonwealth Membership
- Voluntary association
- Extralegal declaration
- No allegiance owed
- Doesn't diminish sovereignty
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