sovereign immunity? What does it mean in the context of government?

Question

Why do they have it? and do you think that they can hide behind it to do as they please?

Answer 1

It means that the government and its agents cannot be sued for acts done in the official course of their duties.

Answer 2

it means that the state, its agents such as the government departments, subdivisions, and instrumentalities, and even government officials cannot be sued without their consent. as long as they are acting under their official capacity, they are immune to lawsuit. this is founded on 3 reasons. first is philosophical. since the state is the one who gives rights to the people, then the people cannot use those rights against the state. since the given cannot be used against the giver. second, if the state would be susceptible to lawsuit, it would be open to constant suit and the real purpose and objectives of the government will be hampered. imagine if millions of americans sue the president, how could he possibly perform his functions as president? third, this may not apply to all states, is the legal provision in the constitution that the State cannot be sued without its consent.

Answer 3

I don't know but you look a bit like simon cowell.

Answer 4

funny