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The American form of government is notable for its ability to self-correct. Its features of a limited government—grounded in the consent of the people—and filtered through elected representatives have played a key role in ensuring the rights and freedoms of all peoples.
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Additional Resources:
Watch “Endowed by the Creator: Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Perter Berkowitz on Our Unalienable Rights,” an episode of Uncommon Knowledge. Available here: youtube.com/watch?v=7r7BDCPp9G0.
Watch “Peter Berkowitz Illustrates the Beauty of Natural Rights,” on PolicyEd. Available here: policyed.org/policy-briefs/peter-berkowitz-illustrates-beauty-natural-rights/video.
Watch “Peter Berkowitz on the Prevention of Abuses of Power,” on PolicyEd. Available here: policyed.org/policy-briefs/peter-berkowitz-on-the-prevention-of-abuses-of-power-0.
Watch “The Debate Between Karl Marx and John Locke on Natural Rights,” with Peter Berkowitz. Available here: policyed.org/lessons-hoover-policy-boot-camp/socialism-vs-capitalism-peter-berkowitz/video-0.
Read “Commission on Unalienable Rights: Lessons Learned,” by Peter Berkowitz and Mary Ann Glendon via RealClear World. Available here: realclearworld.com/articles/2021/01/07/commission_on_unalienable_rights_lessons_learned_655765.html.
Read “Pride, Humility, and America’s Dedication to Human Rights,” by Peter Berkowitz via RealClear Politics. Available here: realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/06/07/pride_humility_and_americas_dedication_to_human_rights_143392.html.
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The American form of government is notable for its ability to self-correct. Its features of a limited government—grounded in the consent of the people—and filtered through elected representatives have played a key role in ensuring the rights and freedoms of all peoples.
For more information, visit the PolicyEd page here: policyed.org/policy-briefs/peter-berkowitz-emphasizes-value-americas-style-government/video
Additional Resources:
Watch “Endowed by the Creator: Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Perter Berkowitz on Our Unalienable Rights,” an episode of Uncommon Knowledge. Available here: youtube.com/watch?v=7r7BDCPp9G0.
Watch “Peter Berkowitz Illustrates the Beauty of Natural Rights,” on PolicyEd. Available here: policyed.org/policy-briefs/peter-berkowitz-illustrates-beauty-natural-rights/video.
Watch “Peter Berkowitz on the Prevention of Abuses of Power,” on PolicyEd. Available here: policyed.org/policy-briefs/peter-berkowitz-on-the-prevention-of-abuses-of-power-0.
Watch “The Debate Between Karl Marx and John Locke on Natural Rights,” with Peter Berkowitz. Available here: policyed.org/lessons-hoover-policy-boot-camp/socialism-vs-capitalism-peter-berkowitz/video-0.
Read “Commission on Unalienable Rights: Lessons Learned,” by Peter Berkowitz and Mary Ann Glendon via RealClear World. Available here: realclearworld.com/articles/2021/01/07/commission_on_unalienable_rights_lessons_learned_655765.html.
Read “Pride, Humility, and America’s Dedication to Human Rights,” by Peter Berkowitz via RealClear Politics. Available here: realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/06/07/pride_humility_and_americas_dedication_to_human_rights_143392.html.
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