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Legal Sovereignty: This refers to the law-making authority in the state. In Britain, for example, sovereignty is located in the parliament, but in federation like Nigeria, Canada and United States of America, where laws are made by the parliament and signed by the head of state, it is difficult to identify the legal sovereign. The legal sovereign is that person or group of persons with the power to make laws. Political Sovereignty: This refers to the electorate i.e., the power of the masses to form a government of their choice. It is generally believed especially under a democratic arrangement or system that the will of the political sovereign (the people) will ultimately prevail. Internal Sovereignty: This is the supreme power of a state regarding making and enforcing laws within its territory, External Sovereignty. This is the independence of a state from foreign control as well as the freedom of state to conduct international relations with other states on an equal basis. De-facto Sovereignty: A de-facto sovereign exists when a legitimate sovereign of a state is displaced or removed forcefully and violently by a person or a group of persons who now use force to ensure compliance. For example, a detacto sovereignty exists where a group of soldiers staged a coup d'etat to displace a legitimate government. De jure Sovereignty: A de jure sovereignty is that sovereignty that is dully acquired and constituted in accordance with the stated laws of the land and not through the possession and use of force. For example, a democratically elected civilian government is a dejure sovereignty. Download 418.5 Kb. Share with your friends:
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