Self-governance refers to a system where a group or community governs itself without external interference or control. It allows people to make decisions about their own lives and establish their own laws and rules.
Related terms
Democracy: A system of government where power is vested in the people, who either rule directly or through elected representatives.
Representative Government: A type of government where citizens elect individuals to make decisions on their behalf.
Social Contract Theory: The idea that individuals willingly give up some freedoms in exchange for protection and order provided by a government.