— Also termed civil power.
sovereign political power. Power that is absolute and uncontrolled within its own sphere. • Within its designated limits, its exercise and effective operation do not depend on, and are not subject to, the power of any other person and cannot be prevented or annulled by any other power recognized within the constitutional system. — Often shortened to sovereign power.
— Also termed supreme power. [Cases: States
1. C.J.S. States §§ 2, 16.]
subordinate political power. Power that, within its own sphere of operation, is subject in some degree to external control because there exists some superior constitutional power that can prevent, restrict, direct, or annul its operation. — Often shortened to subordinate power.
