Sovereignty: The supreme authority within a territory. It's like being the CEO of a company - you have final say over decisions within your organization.
State of Nature: A concept used in moral and political philosophy to denote a hypothetical condition characterized by complete freedom and absence of human society or government. Imagine it as living in wild nature where there are no laws or restrictions except survival instincts.
Consent of the Governed: The principle that a government's power derives from the consent of its people, through their elected representatives. It’s like giving permission to someone to make decisions on your behalf because you trust their judgment.