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self-determinationProcess by which a group of people, usually possessing a degree of political consciousness, form their own state and government. The idea evolved as a byproduct of nationalism. According to the UN charter, a people has the right to form itself into a state or to otherwise determine the form of its association with another state, and every state has the right to choose its own political, economic, social, and cultural systems. Moreover, the administering authorities of dependent territories are enjoined to ensure political advancement and the development of self-government in those territories. self-determination the right of a nation or people to determine its own form of government without influence from outside How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In reality it is many things, but self-determination theory suggests that a wide variety of motivators might be grouped based on an individual's desire to satisfy the psychological needs of competence, autonomy and relatedness. The Iraqis gain true self-determination, which the United States can take credit for providing. Self-advocacy and self-determination are terms that are frequently interchanged within the literature. |
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