Is the American Experiment Legitimate?
The article explores the legitimacy of the American government and its foundational principles. It discusses how the Constitution aligns with the ideals set forth in the Declaration of Independence. The author, Yuval Levin, emphasizes that many political disputes stem from questions about power and governance.
- ▪The legitimacy of the American government is a fundamental question underlying many political disputes.
- ▪Disagreements often focus on who should hold power and the means by which it is exercised.
- ▪Yuval Levin is the director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute.
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Drafting the Declaration of Independence by Alonzo Chappel (1828–1887). The Next 250 Yuval Levin / June 5, 2026 Is the American Experiment Legitimate? How the Constitution met, and still meets, the test posed by the Declaration of Independence. Drafting the Declaration of Independence by Alonzo Chappel (1828–1887). Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email 0 Open and scroll to the comments section Is our government legitimate? Although we rarely ask that question quite so bluntly, it actually lies at the bottom of many of our deepest disputes.
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