Question

what is the meaning of this quote
"The purpose of the government is to enable the people to live in safety and happiness. Government exists for the interests of the governed, not the governors."

Answer 1

this is from Thomas Jefferson?

Answer 2

yeah

Answer 3

oh ok um im thinking of how to explain it yk

Answer 4

i think Thomas Jefferson means that not everyone should have freedom, but a little differently. He means that the people should have more rights than the government. This is what the Anti-Federalists believe

Answer 5

i think

Answer 6

you get it?

Answer 7

yeah thanks

Answer 8

ok np