There are four theories that explain about kinds of sovereignty; Theory of God Sovereignty (Theocracy), Theory of People Sovereignty (Democracy), Theory of State Sovereignty, Theory of Law Sovereignty.
1. Theory of God Sovereignty (Theocracy)
It comes from God sovereignty given to a king or ruler. Because of king or ruler is God's representative, the power is absolute. Ruler can set rules in any form that must be obeyed by people. Moreover, a ruler has authority to determine the entire life of people, as if he is God. In practice, this form of sovereignty is many done by the royal government in earlier times.
2. Theory of People Sovereignty (Democracy)
It is a theory which teaches the highest power in the hands of people. People give the power to the authority to run the government through an agreement called social contract. In return, the authority recognizes and protects the rights of people and runs the government by the people's mandate as well as possible. This sovereignty practice is many run by democratic countries today.
3. Theory of State Sovereignty
This theory teaches that law and government activities are the state’s will. The state's will allow the law and government authorities obeyed by people.
4. Theory of Law Sovereignty
According to this theory, law is the source of sovereignty. Every action of the authorities should be accountable to the law.
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