By reflecting on how people measure the justice and limits of their government, we gain insight into the delicate balance between ambition and restraint in public life. American tradition has long depended on both the energy of its leaders and the vigilance of its citizens to keep power within just bounds. Across history, moments of overreach and renewal have revealed how civic virtue, deliberation, and constitutional design work together to preserve liberty. Through this week’s featured resources, we are reminded that the health of self-government depends not only on constitutional design, but also on the character and judgment of its citizens.
