Which term describes a country having the ability to govern itself?

respect

decolonization

self-determination

indigenous

self-determination.

Explanation:

A country is given self-determination, or allowing the citizens to set up their own type of government, and to institute the form of government that they want. However, we must note that it is not always by the people, for the people, but sometimes it can also be that rich, powerful person(s) may coup and take over the government (hence having dictators). Self-determination, however, is the term given to countries that have the ability to determine what kind of government they want, and what powers the government is allowed to use.

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`stare decisis is a legal doctrine that obligates courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar current or future case. stare decisis ensures that cases with identical facts be approached in the same way, unless overruled by the same court or a higher court such as the us supreme court. simply put, it binds courts to follow legal precedents set by previous decisions.

stare decisis is a latin term meaning "to stand by that which is decided".