Question

"All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression."
What Enlightenment idea is most reflected in this quote from Thomas Jefferson? (3 points)


Direct democracy
Natural rights
Social contract
Separation of powers

Answer 1

@confluxepic

Answer 2

i think it is forth, but I'm not sure

Answer 3

maybe second. I'm very bad at quotes

Answer 4

I am not sure on this one. @dtuniyants

Answer 5

Yes. I was thinking the same as you. When he said equal powers it kind of meant that option.

Answer 6

it is more likely to be 2nd or 4th. according to phrase "which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression." I think 2nd

Answer 7

2nd, right?

Answer 8

But remember the last part:
"the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression."

Answer 9

It's talking about the people.

Answer 10

yes, so 1st, 3rd ad 4th are wrong, because they are about the government

Answer 11

Direct democracy (also known as pure democracy) is a form of democracy in which people decide (e.g. vote on, form consensus on) policy initiatives directly.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_democracy

Answer 12

ok that makes a little sense. so 1st can be right?

Answer 13

Yes. I would also say it is the first option.

Answer 14

It gives power to the people wich is exactly what the quote saying.

Answer 15

ok thank you very much!!

Answer 16

You're welcome.