Basic Principles American Constitutional Democracy

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"All . . . 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 violating would be oppression." -Thomas Jefferson	Minority rights
Everyone deserves to enjoy certain freedoms and to have the opportunity to obtain a reasonable quality life.	Natural rights philosophy
Citizens are able to voice their opinions on the rules and laws by which they are expected to live.	Popular sovereignty
The Scottish philosopher John Locke declared that the duty of government is to protect people's right to life, liberty, amd property.	Natural rights philosophy
At the time the U.S. Constitution was written the federal government was not permitted to raise money for itself and had to depend on the states to provide the funds needed to operate the country.	Limited government

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