The term "sovereignty" refers to:
A) rule by a monarch.
B) a state's historical, political, and cultural boundaries.
C) the premise that each state is the ultimate source of law within its own boundaries.
D) the belief that the needs of the state are more important than the needs of its citizens.
Answer: C
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