Jeffersonian democracy

Jeffersonian Democracy is a type of democracy that was founded by Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States. It is a form of government that is focused on protecting the rights of the people, preventing government power from becoming too strong and giving the people more freedom and control over their lives. Jeffersonian Democracy was based on the principle of "equality of opportunity," meaning everyone has the same chances to succeed. This type of democracy also emphasized keeping taxes low, supporting individual property rights and protecting civil liberties (things like freedom of speech, press and assembly).