Thomas Jefferson Observed That "173 Despots Would Surely Be as Oppressive

question 63

Essay

Thomas Jefferson observed that "173 despots would surely be as oppressive as one." What was the context of his remark? What was Jefferson warning against?

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Definitions:

Systematic Change

Structural alterations within an organization or system that are planned and implemented to achieve long-term improvements.

Organic Change

The natural, ongoing, and gradual changes that occur within an organization or system, typically resulting from internal growth, adaptation, or evolution.

Espoused Theory

The beliefs, values, and principles that individuals claim to follow, often contrasted with their actual behavior (theory-in-use).

Theory-in-Use

Theory-in-Use refers to the framework or model that individuals actually use in their actions, often unconsciously, as opposed to the models or theories they may explicitly claim to follow.