Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The authority and independence of a nation-state to make its own decisions and policies without external constraint; can be limited by international and supranational organizations.
AP course connection
Topic 5.5: 5.5 International and Supranational Organizations