Supranationalism is a type of multinational political union where negotiated power is delegated to an authority by governments of member states.
Think of supranationalism like a school's student council. Each class (country) elects representatives who then make decisions for the entire school (group of countries). Just like how the student council has power over certain school-wide decisions, a supranational organization has some level of authority over its member countries.
European Union (EU): An example of a supranational organization, where 27 European countries have come together to form an economic and political union.
Sovereignty: The full right and power of a governing body over itself, without any interference from outside sources or bodies. In context of Supranationalism, nations give up part their sovereignty to the supranational entity.
Integration: The process by which supranational institutions come to replace national ones; the gradual shifting upward of sovereignty from state to regional or global structures.
All the following political processes have played a role in the formation of modern states EXCEPT: supranationalism, colonialism, devolution, balkanization.
What is supranationalism?
Which of the following is an example of supranationalism?
Which one represents an example of supranationalism?
Which entity exemplifies supranationalism challenging national sovereignty?
Which of the following best exemplifies a challenge to sovereignty posed by supranationalism?
How can supranationalism potentially undermine a nation's sovereignty?
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