Based on what you have read, what are the three most important facts in this passage?Power comes from the people.Citizens have the right to free speech.Citizens of the United States have guaranteed rights.Citizens have certain responsibilities and dutiesThe government’s power is not limited.
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Based on this quote, the people of the United States
What types of rights and freedoms does Jefferson say Americans have under the state governments? Check all that apply.the right to bear armsfreedom from taxationfreedom of religionfreedom of propertythe right to petitionfreedom of the press
According to Jefferson, which actions are a part of a citizen’s responsibility to participate in government? Check all that apply.electing executive branch officialselecting legislative branch officialsserving on a juryelecting judicial branch officialsserving in the press
In a full paragraph, summarize Jefferson’s letter in your own words.Explain why Jefferson’s ideas require a connection between citizens and their government.
Jefferson’s letter explains that government gets its power from the people and that citizens must remain involved in how they are governed. Citizens have the right to choose their representatives and the responsibility to protect their rights and the rights of others. These ideas require a connection between citizens and government because a government can only represent the people when citizens participate, express their opinions, vote, and hold leaders accountable.
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