self-government
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It opens by promoting the opposing view, declaring America a grand experiment in self-government.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
The show examines a foundational—and enduring—national question and explores the American commitment to self-government through even the most trying times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
They want their own right of self-determination and self-government in their Native nations.
From Slate ● Mar. 16, 2026
Their charitable giving supports a range of civic associations that train citizens in the skills and habits needed for self-government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
The proper role of the League, Lawes believed, ought to be as a “moral force,” not an actual mechanism of self-government.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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