Which one of the following statements correctly defines sovereignty as a legal attribute of the state?

A. To make decisions with respect to matters within the jurisdiction of the state, free of external restraint or coercision
B. To enforece laws made by decision makers over those who are willing to ‘coerce’ the unwilling citizens
C. To cultivate popular conscience to obey wuch decisions as are made by the legislature and to ensure compliance thereof
D. To ensure enforcement of dicisions made by authorities with a view to total and abiding obedience by citizens