"The majority, oppressing an individual, is guilty of a crime, abuses its strength, and by acting on the law of the strongest br
eaks up the foundations of society."—Thomas Jefferson. Which of the following statements both relates to the quote above and supports it?a- The rule of law is an essential principle in the nation but not nearly as important as the idea of majority rule.b- The rule of law is the most important principle in the nation where votes of the majority determine the laws.c- The rule of the majority with protection for the minority's rights is essential for preserving the liberties of all.d- The rule of the majority is the only principle on which this nation should run in order to protect democracy.
The given quote was stated by Thomas Jefferson in a letter to Pierre Samuel Dupont de Nemours in 1816.
According to this quote, Jefferson wanted to convey the message that the majority rule is necessary to preserve the liberties of all. He viewed majority rule as a perfect rule to govern.
According to majority rule, a vote is given to the one who gains vote more than half. Jefferson viewed majority rule as an essence of the democracy.
A key distinguishing factor between the two systems was land ownership. European knights gained land from their lords as payment for their military service; they had direct control of the serfs who worked that land. In contrast, Japanese samurai did not own any land.
