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a system of government in which a local city or town has the power to govern itself within the limits of the law
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The concept of home rule allows local governments to have more control over their own affairs.
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Home rule means that the city council gets to make more decisions without asking the state for permission.
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With home rule, the town can do its own thing without outside interference.
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In a way, practicing home rule is like being the captain of your own ship in local governance.