A state is an organized political community occupying a definite territory, having an organized government, and possessing internal and external sovereignty.

Fifteen days later, on 23 February, he received Cieszyn as a hereditary possession, maintaining a large internal sovereignty.

From 1887 to 1965, the country was a British protectorate while retaining full internal sovereignty.

A state that has internal sovereignty is one with a government that has been elected by the people and has the popular legitimacy.

It is important to have strong internal sovereignty in relation to keeping order and peace.

The ability for leadership to prevent these violations is a key variable in determining internal sovereignty.

The presence of strong internal sovereignty allows a state to deter opposition groups in exchange for bargaining.

The Afghans were permitted to maintain internal sovereignty but they had to cede control of their nation's foreign relations to the British.

India demands pressure on Pakistan to exercise its internal sovereignty.

The Major Crimes Act reduced the internal sovereignty of native tribes by removing their ability to try and to punish serious offenders in Indian country.