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“We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” quote by Thomas Jefferson
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“We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.”

Thomas Jefferson

About This Quote

Source Speech: Letter to James Madison, 1787

Power resides with those who engage in civic duties, not merely those who exist in numbers.

In simple terms: Government works when citizens participate.

Key Takeaway

Encourage active civic involvement.

Themes

democracy participation citizenship

Mood

reflective concerned

Type

political educational

When to use this quote

  • voting
  • community meetings
  • public forums
  • grassroots activism

Key Concepts

civic duty political legitimacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we boost civic engagement?
  • What barriers prevent participation?
A Different Perspective

If participation is low, majority rule still fails.

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