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Type of right and freedom dose Jefferson say Americans have under the state governor

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Thomas Jefferson was a defender of freedom of conscience and mentioned the Declaration of Independence, Natural Rights to justify and opposed Alien and Sedition Acts declaring independence from England.

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Jefferson mentioned the Declaration of Independence. Sedition Act means anyone convicted for publishing false statements against any part of the government will be punished.

Jefferson firmly believed that every American should get the right to prevent the government from damaging the liberties of its citizens.

Perfection of liberty of Americans and freedom of speech, religion, assembly, conscience, petition and press was focused.

He felt a strong federal government could keep the country more economically and militarily secured. Similarly he was also scared that a powerful central government might hinder the rights of citizen.

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