Theory question 104
The State and GovernmentSection A: Elements of Government
(a) Explain the concept of the sovereignty of a state.
(b) State any five factors that limit the sovereignty of a state.
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(a) Sovereignty is the supreme and final power of a state to make and enforce laws within its territory without control from any other body (internal), and its independence from other states (external).
(b) Limits (any five): the constitution; international law and treaties; membership of international organisations (UN, AU, ECOWAS); public opinion; pressure groups; foreign aid and debt (dependence on donors); customs and traditions; federalism (division of powers); the judiciary (judicial review); military and economic weakness; the power of multinational companies; religion.
Define, then list five limiting factors.