Answer: John Locke defines Tyranny in relation to Liberty and the exercise of power beyond the right. On the other hand Thomas Jefferson is talking about the Law and only a definition between a government and the citizens.
Explanation:
John Locke defined Tyranny as "usurpation is the exercise of power which another hath a right to, so tyranny is the exercise of power beyond right, which nobody can have a right to; and this is making use of the power any one has in his hands, not for the good of those who are under it, but for his own private, separate advantage. When the governor, however entitled, makes not the law, but his will, the rule, and his commands and actions are not directed to the preservation of the properties of his people, but the satisfaction of his own ambition, revenge, covetousness, or any other irregular passion."
On the other hand Thomas Jefferson defined Tyranny as "that which is legal for the government but illegal for the citizenry."
Explanation:
Congress passed the Reconstruction Act of 1867, dividing the Southern states into five military districts.
Adams and Jefferson had different visions especially in regard to the power of the central government. Adams led the Federalists who advocated a strong federal government whereas Jefferson led the Republicans, s who felt the Federalists had betrayed the Revolution of 1776 and were reverting toward monarchy.