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What is Thomas Jefferson's famous quote?
one for me and one for you!
What did Thomas Jefferson said about the right to bare arms?
'The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.'
Why did the authors of articles of confederation create weak central government?
To protect against tyranny
An example of a legend?
On the Lincoln Memorial: "IN THIS TEMPLE AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE FOR WHOM HE SAVED THE UNION THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN IS ENSHRINED FOREVER." On the Jefferson Memorial: "I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." On the Washington Monument: "Laus Deo"
What does Jefferson equate tyranny?
Thomas Jefferson equates tyranny with the oppression of individual rights and freedoms, particularly when government power is abused to control or exploit the populace. He believed that tyranny arises when rulers disregard the consent of the governed and impose their will without accountability. Jefferson famously articulated these ideas in the Declaration of Independence, emphasizing the importance of liberty and the right of the people to alter or abolish a government that becomes tyrannical. Ultimately, he viewed tyranny as a fundamental threat to democracy and human dignity.
Does Madison say its possible to have tyranny in a democracy?
Yes. Madison warned against the "tyranny of the majority" in a democracy.
Does Madison say it is possible to have tyranny in democracy?
Yes. Madison warned against the "tyranny of the majority" in a democracy.
Does Madison say it is possible to have a tyranny in a democracy?
Yes. Madison warned against the "tyranny of the majority" in a democracy.
What would amending the Constitution guard against?
Tyranny
What did Thomas Jefferson and John Locke both write defenses for?
Revolution Against Tranny In his two "Treatises on Government," John Locke justified the Glorious Revolution of 1688 that drove James II from the British throne. In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson justified the American Revolution against George III and the British government. Both men said that people have a natural right to revolt against a tyrannical government.
How does the constitution guards against tyranny?
it used four guards against tyranny which include checks and balances Federalism big states VS. small states separation of powers
How does balances guard against tyranny?
it fights a war in a hole
