The Principle That the Governments of States Are Subject to No

question 24

Multiple Choice

The principle that the governments of states are subject to no higher authority is

• A) national interest.
• B) collective-security.
• C) state-sovereignty.
• D) balance of power.
• E) security dilemma

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Definitions:

Jurisdiction

The authorized authority to enact legal judgments and decisions, frequently confined to a certain geographical region or particular kinds of legal matters.

Court Structure

The organized hierarchy of courts within a particular jurisdiction, ranging from lower courts to higher appellate courts, forming a framework for legal adjudication and appeal.

Standard of Proof

The level of certainty and the degree of evidence necessary to affirm a decision in criminal or civil proceedings.

Civil Action

A legal proceeding in which a person seeks to resolve a non-criminal dispute or claim against another party in a court of law.