Question

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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.

Which of the following American values was expressed by Jefferson in

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free speech

religious freedom

limited government

self-reliance

Answer 1

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The American value expressed by Jefferson in this excerpt is religious freedom. Jefferson is arguing for the freedom to have different beliefs and opinions about the existence of gods without it being harmful to others or infringing on their rights.

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

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The American value expressed by Jefferson in this excerpt is religious freedom. Jefferson is arguing that the government should only have the power to act in matters that harm others, and that people should be free to hold any religious beliefs they choose without interference from the government.