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From the 1400s to around 1960, most lands were classified as either sovereign nations or colonies. Sovereign nations were free standing and practiced self-government. (Each nation's separate government was a [[democracy]], a [[dictatorship]], a [[monarchy]], or something else.) Colonies were governed and controlled by a separate nation. Since 1960, most colonies have been granted independence, with rare exceptions where a lack of resources prevent the colony from surviving as a viable independent nation. | From the 1400s to around 1960, most lands were classified as either sovereign nations or colonies. Sovereign nations were free standing and practiced self-government. (Each nation's separate government was a [[democracy]], a [[dictatorship]], a [[monarchy]], or something else.) Colonies were governed and controlled by a separate nation. Since 1960, most colonies have been granted independence, with rare exceptions where a lack of resources prevent the colony from surviving as a viable independent nation. | ||
| − | [[Globalism]] has caused the individual nations of the world to lose some of their sovereignty. Many [[liberal]]s support the eventual unification of all humanity under a [[one-world government]]. | + | [[Globalism]] has caused the individual nations of the world to lose some of their sovereignty ("popular sovereignty"). Many [[liberal]]s support the eventual unification of all humanity under a [[one-world government]]. |
| − | A major issue in the [[American Civil War]] was the question of whether each state had sovereignty or whether the United States ("Union") government exercised sovereignty over the individual states. As the [[European Union]] continues to evolve, similar debates arise over the rights of the member nations in that union. | + | A major issue in the [[American Civil War]] was the question of whether each state had sovereignty or whether the United States ("Union") government exercised sovereignty over the individual states. As the [[European Union]] continues to evolve, similar debates arise over the rights of the member nations in that union.<ref>The fact the European Union cannot defend itself and relies on the United States and [[NATO]] for defense, coupled with the fact the EU is unwilling to defend itself from illegal migration, calls into question the status of the EU as a sovereign entity.</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:20, February 21, 2019
- See also: War on Sovereignty
Sovereignty refers to the independent legal authority of a population in a particular territory, based on the recognized right to self-determination.[1] Among the powers exercised by every sovereign nation is the right to control its own borders, including trade, tariffs, emigration, and immigration.
By sovereignty, in its largest sense is meant supreme, absolute, uncontrollable power, the absolute right to govern.[2] For example, God has sovereignty over all creation. "He Who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords" (1 Timothy 6:15). In Islamic teaching, Allah alone is sovereign ("alone without partner", meaning a denial of the divine nature of the Trinity) and does not delegate power to Jesus or any civil government.
From the 1400s to around 1960, most lands were classified as either sovereign nations or colonies. Sovereign nations were free standing and practiced self-government. (Each nation's separate government was a democracy, a dictatorship, a monarchy, or something else.) Colonies were governed and controlled by a separate nation. Since 1960, most colonies have been granted independence, with rare exceptions where a lack of resources prevent the colony from surviving as a viable independent nation.
Globalism has caused the individual nations of the world to lose some of their sovereignty ("popular sovereignty"). Many liberals support the eventual unification of all humanity under a one-world government.
A major issue in the American Civil War was the question of whether each state had sovereignty or whether the United States ("Union") government exercised sovereignty over the individual states. As the European Union continues to evolve, similar debates arise over the rights of the member nations in that union.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Almond, Gabriel A. Comparative Politics Today: A World View. New York: Pearson, 2004.
- ↑ Black's Law Dictionary, Sixth Edition, p. 1396.
- ↑ The fact the European Union cannot defend itself and relies on the United States and NATO for defense, coupled with the fact the EU is unwilling to defend itself from illegal migration, calls into question the status of the EU as a sovereign entity.