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Thomas Jefferson, who died in 1826, looms ever larger as a figure of special significance. Americans, of course, are familiar with Jefferson as an early statesman, author of the Declaration of Independence, and a high-ranking presidential Founding Father. But there is another Jefferson less well known. This is the Jefferson who, as the outstanding American philosopher of democracy, has an increasing appeal to the world’s newly emerging peoples.
There is no other man in history who formulated the ideas of democracy with such fullness, persuasiveness, and logic. Those interested in democracy as a poetical philosophy and system—even those who do not accept his postulates or are critical of his solutions—must reckon with his thought.
What, then, is his thought, and how much of it is still relevant under modern conditions
Of all the ideas and beliefs that make up the political philosophy known
A. The rejection of democratic procedures is partly attributed to ignorance.
B. Jefferson’s ideas of democracy are often distorted by some people on purpose.
C. Universal suffrage is the cardinal instrument for control over government.
D. Once the concept of liberty is accepted by the majority, a democratic society will be strongly demanded.