JAMB - Government (2025 - No. 40)

Sovereignty refers to the
the supreme power of a state to use force in order to enforce obedience
the supreme power of a state to negotiate with other states
the supreme power of a state to govern other nations
the supreme power and authority of a state over its own affairs

Explanation

Sovereignty is the supreme power and authority of a state over its own affairs. This is the most accurate definition because it encompasses two key dimensions:

  1. Internal Sovereignty: The power of a state to make and enforce laws within its own borders without interference from internal groups or individuals.

  2. External Sovereignty: The right of a state to exist independently and manage its own foreign policy without being dictated to by other nations.

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