Question

According to Jefferson, which actions are a part of a citizen’s responsibility to participate in government? Check all that apply. electing officials serving on a jury contacting representatives serving in the press owning property

Answer 1

The correct answers are:

• Electing officials

• Serving on a Jury

• Contacting Representatives

Thomas Jefferson believed that excesses committed in a democracy were caused by corrupted elements within the system, rather than the nature of people. He was more supportive of democracy than his colleagues during the time.

He believed in citizen's active participation in government affairs. As this was the core of democratic philosophy. Among the rights, but at the same time, duties that citizens had were the power to elect officials via the vote and serving in a Jury that would help administer justice. They also had the possibility to reach their representatives in order to make them know what are the peoples' needs and requirements.

Answer 2

electing officials

serving on a jury

contacting representatives

According to Jefferson, every man is under the natural duty of contributing to the necessities of the society. This means that every citizen has a duty to support the nation and its institutions