Our freedoms give every U.S. citizen the rights to speak freely a separate press than the government, and other freedoms that allow us to talk to one another in order to learn more about the country and one another.
Answer:
Home rule.
Explanation:
The colonies of America were under the protective sphere of the British Crown as they were practicing a limited form of self-government since 1600. America's large coastline made it hard for the colonial master to directly control them. A written agreement was signed between the colony and the British crown and a governor was appointed by the King to directly administer the colony. The home rule gave ample opportunity for the colonies to get an early experience of self-government.
Regular and fair elections ensure that elected officials are responsible to the citizens of their respective territory, state, or country. Throughout the campaigning, candidates make speeches about what they will do for citizens and share their views on the future of their city, state, or country. Once elected in office, citizens expect these politicians to keep their promises. One way to ensure this happens is through constant elections.
Elections at the local,state, and national level are similar in the sense that they are usually based on a popular vote. The only national election that is not is the presidency (which is based on the electoral college). In all of these elections, candidates use commercials, radio advertisements, rallies, speeches, and endorsements from organization/other politicians to gain popularity and support.
