GCEGovernmentBasic Concepts of Government2023

Internal sovereignty is BEST described as the

Arecognition of a state by other members of the international community
Bpower of a state to enter into treaties with foreign nations
Csupreme authority of a state to make and enforce laws within its territoryCORRECT
Dability of a state to maintain a standing army for external defence
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Internal sovereignty refers to the absolute and supreme authority of a state over all persons and associations within its territorial boundaries, including the power to make, apply, and enforce laws. External sovereignty, by contrast, relates to independence from foreign control and recognition by other states.
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