The legitimate powers of govemment extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.

Question

The legitimate powers of govemment extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.

Use the excerpt to answer the question. Which of the following American values was expressed by Jefferson in this excerpt?

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O free speech

O self-reliance

religious freedom

limited government

Answer 1

The American value expressed by Jefferson in this excerpt is religious freedom.

Answer 2

The American value expressed by Jefferson in this excerpt is religious freedom.

Answer 3

The American value that is expressed by Jefferson in this excerpt is religious freedom. Jefferson argues that it does not harm him if his neighbor believes in many gods or no god at all. This demonstrates his support for the freedom to hold and express diverse religious beliefs without interference from the government.