1. Jefferson v. King : Views upon freedom
When he wrote the constitution, congress didn't really dislike a sovereign power from across the ocean, but rather, congress opposed the fact that King George was oppressing the people of the United States. Freedom, to Jefferson, also means that people must have a say on what goes on in the government. For example, Jefferson states in his document, "He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislature". When Jefferson states "He", it is directed at King George. An example of when King George abuses his power as king and ruler of the country i...
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