Political egalitarianism
Political egalitarianism is where members of a society are of equal standing in terms of political power or influence. It is a founding principle of various forms of democracy. It was an idea which was supported by Thomas Jefferson.
It is a concept similar to moral reciprocity and legal equality.
See also
- Suffrage
- Due process
- Cause of action
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom of religion
- Freedom of assembly
- Freedom of association
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