self-government
Example Sentences
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That the Constitution that we have is clearly a document meant to instantiate self-government.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
The New York Historical showcases the evolution of our nation’s hallmark idea of self-government in a thoughtful, if sometimes pessimistic, exhibition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
It opens by promoting the opposing view, declaring America a grand experiment in self-government.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
Danes returning after the war found a population that wanted self-government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 24, 2026
The foundation of self-government was that all men were free to voice their opinions and equal in their value as citizens.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing self-government
The American Revolution - Introductory
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The American Revolution - Middle School and High School
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History of India - Introductory
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