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A sovereign is a ruler, like a king.A sovereign was also an English gold coin.The adjective sovereign means self-governing. The laws of the United States do not apply in other countries like Canada or Mexico, because Canada and Mexico are sovereign states. They make their own laws. It is surprising how many Americans do not understand this.Sovereign is having high power.
What happens to people inside a car during a collision and the laws that apply
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Not necessrily. The laws of the nations around the world (and in the US, even the individual coastal states) apply, according to the jurisdiction claimed under their sovereignty. Also, even when truly in international waters, International Maritime Law applies universally to all vessels.
Yes - platypuses are protected, and heavy penalties apply if people flout the laws.
Some international laws apply to India. All Indian national laws apply to all India. Local laws apply in certain areas.
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The sovereign needs to agree before the legislation can be passed
ALL laws are written by the Legislative Branch. Maritime law is administered by the Federal government.
Popular sovereignty holds that the people make the laws, using elected representatives who are subject to recall and election. Additionally, people give consent for the government to operate and may withdraw that consent if they wish. Thus, people in the US hold the reigns for all government power.
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