State sovereignty refers to the independent political authority and autonomy possessed by individual states within a federation or union, allowing them certain rights and powers separate from those of the central government.
Related terms
Tenth Amendment: This amendment reserves powers not delegated explicitly to the federal government in favor of individual states or individuals.
Nullification: It is an idea that allows states to invalidate or declare void any federal law deemed unconstitutional within their jurisdiction.
Dual Federalism: A concept describing a system where both state governments and national governments operate independently in their respective areas of influence.