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What sets America apart, Hanson argues, is the intentional creation of a government based on checks and balances, a departure from the traditional parliamentary systems that dominated Europe and the Commonwealth. This innovative system aimed to prevent concentration of power and promote individual and state sovereignty.
He notes how this system has endured over centuries despite numerous challenges, wars, and internal strife. The resilience of the American experiment continues to be a testament to the founding principles that prioritize liberty, equality, and limited government.