Heart and Soul of America

The United States of America are virtually not comparable to any other state in the world. It is not a product of any historical circumstances, political settlements, or aristocratic decrees. It is entirely based on an idea, the American idea of freedom, liberty, self-determination, traditional values, and the pursuit of happiness. Never before in the history of humanity such a political concept existed anywhere in the world. According to the US Constitution, US citizens aren't subject to any earthly power or authority. American people are sovereign, only responsible to God. We chose our government, we determine our destiny, we rule our lives. This is why our Constitution is the greatest thorn in the eye of all authoritarianism and tyranny. Nobody can overturn America without destroying the Constitution first. The American exceptionalism can be demonstrated best by citing the Bill of Rights. They start with our 1st Amendment guaranteeing freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion. Summarizing the essential of the American spirit, the culture of self-government, the Constitution and the rule of law, and the American dream are among the leading factors making America unique. An exceptional mix of liberty, limited government, natural rights, and religious freedom made the American spirit unique.