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What does it mean?
American constitutional freedoms are the country's most valuable global contribution.
In plain terms
The Constitution and freedom are the best thing America gives the world.
What can you take from it?
Freedom is America's key export.

Where it applies

  • international relations
  • educational talks

Putting it to work

  • promoting democracy
  • sharing laws

Questions to consider

  • What values should guide global influence?

Another view

Ideals alone cannot solve global problems.

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