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