Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: What is Sovereignty?

What is Sovereignty?

Author Stewart Patrick explains the aspects of sovereignty including authority, autonomy and influence.

Description

Author Stewart Patrick explains the aspects of sovereignty including authority, autonomy and influence.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • Explain the idea of authority that Stewart Patrick discusses.
  • Discuss the notion of autonomy as it relates to sovereignty.
  • Explain how influence relates to sovereignty in the U.S.
  • AP Comparative Government FRQ Practice: Identify a source of authority for one of the six course countries.
  • AP Comparative Government FRQ Practice: Based on the definition of “sovereignty” from author Stewart Patrick, explain how a regime change can impact a state’s authority, autonomy, or influence.

Additional Resource

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Alliance
    • Autonomy

    Topics

    Comparative GovernmentForeign PolicyGeography

    Grades

    High SchoolUniversity