Part A

Thomas Jefferson’s First Inaugural Address
Let’s read a primary source discussing the balance between majority rule and minority rights.
In this activity, you will carefully read an excerpt from Thomas Jefferson’s First Inaugural Address. In his address, Jefferson speaks to the nation's citizens about coming together as one nation after the presidential election. Jefferson emphasizes that majority rule is a fundamental concept of American democracy while also emphasizing that the equal rights of the minority are still protected under the Constitution.
Carefully read this excerpt from Thomas Jefferson’s First Inaugural Address in 1801. After reading the passage, answer the question about the ways in which the rights of the majority and minority are balanced. Choose one quote that demonstrates Jefferson’s views on each of these three principles:

Principles
1 Majority Rights
2 Minority Protections
3 Balance of Majority and Minority Rights

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Jefferson’s Quotation
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3