Sovereignty is best defined as the a. authority and power to ...

[Wadzanai]

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.

Question 2

In the United States, the power of government is derived from
 
  a. federal officials.
  b. state government.
   c. local units of government.
   d. the people.

[wuly]

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d