This term refers to the system of power that rules over a territory or state.

SOVEREIGNTY- this term refers to the system of power that rules over a territory or state

Explanation:

Sovereignty refers to the state that is able to govern their own affairs independently without any outside intervention in the present nation states. In the ancient or past year countries were usually run by kings or colonies however this term means a country or nation state is capable of independently making decisions in everything concerning their citizens.

This means they can choose what democracy status they want to follow , who can lead them , what policies will they establish every decision that those in power make are for the people and what the people want.

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