Which idea about self-government would have been supported by both Patriots and Loyalists?Local self-government helps individuals manage political affairs. Self-government under untested political leaders is dangerous. Rights and freedoms are best protected under a local government. The colonies were ready and able to govern themselves. Which idea about self-government would have been supported by both Patriots and Loyalists?Local self-government helps individuals manage political affairs. Self-government under untested political leaders is dangerous. Rights and freedoms are best protected under a local government. The colonies were ready and able to govern themselves.