The legitimate powers of government 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
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Which of the following American values was expressed by Jefferson in this excerpt?
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Responses
The American value that was expressed by Jefferson in this excerpt is religious freedom.
The value expressed by Jefferson in this excerpt is religious freedom. Jefferson argues that it does not harm him if his neighbor believes in twenty gods or no god at all. He suggests that the legitimate powers of government should only extend to acts that are harmful to others, implying that one's personal beliefs and religious freedom should be protected and not subject to government interference.
