``Sovereignty resides in the people''
``The Philippines is a democratic and republican state. Sovereignty resides in the people and all governmental authority emanates from them'' Thus, on May 10, 2010, the people will exercise their sovereignty by electing their representatives in the government, from the office of the President, including the Senators, Congressmen, Provincial and Municipal Officials.
The Ecuadorian Constituent Assembly is defending a defined concept of sovereignty, which is the foundation of the future Constitution.