Sovereignty is the full right and power of a governing body over itself, without any interference from

outside sources or bodies. In political theory, sovereignty is a substantive term designating supreme
authority over some polity. In international law, the important concept of sovereignty refers to the
exercise of power by a state.

- Supreme power over a body politic.

- The state of making laws and controlling resources without the coercion of other nations.
- Supreme authority over all things.

What makes a country sovereign?

- A Sovereign nation is a nation that has one centralized government that has the power to
govern a specific geographic area.

Example of sovereignty: The power of a king to rule his people.

What are the types of sovereignty?

1. Nominal arid Real Sovereignty

2. Legal Sovereignty
3. Political Sovereignty
4. Popular Sovereignty
5. De Facto and De Jure Sovereignty

De jure sovereignty refers to the legal right to do so

De facto sovereignty the ability in fact to do so

What are sovereign rights?

- A legal right possessed by state or its agencies and enables a state to carry out its official
functions for the benefit of public. Sovereign right is distinct from certain proprietary rights
because those proprietary rights may be possessed by private persons.

The main difference between Sovereignty and Independence is that the sovereignty is a concept that a
state or governing body has the right and power to govern itself without outside interference and
Independence is a condition of a nation, country, or state which exercises self-government, and usually
sovereignty, over the territory.