The unrestrained power of the state over its citizens is underlined by

A.

sovereignty

B.

nationalism

C.

self-determination

D.

patriotism

Correct answer is A

The unrestrained power of the state over its citizens is underlined by sovereignty.

Sovereignty could be defined as the supreme legal power to make and enforce laws for people within a definite territory without any external control.

Characteristics of sovereignty are permanence, indivisibility, comprehensiveness and absoluteness.