Sovereignty is best defined as the
a. authority and power to govern the people within the territory of a nation-state.
b. right to govern regardless of the will of the people
c. intent to govern within the territory and colonies of a nation-state.
d. absolute authority that derives from a constitutional monarchy.
a
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A. It protects the privacy rights of individuals. B. It prevents states from disclosing or selling a driver's personal information without the driver's consent. C. It protects the privacy of medical information. D. It restricts government disclosure of data to third parties. E. It supports the protection, enhancement, and wise use of a person's personal information.
The primary purpose of state and local government is to provide services to ______.
a. the federal government b. other states c. their population d. students