Question

the legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. but it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. it neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg. use the excerpt to answer the question. which of the following american values was expressed by jefferson in this excerpt? (1 point) free speech self - reliance religious freedom limited government

Explanation:

Jefferson's statement emphasizes that government power is limited to acts injurious to others. Saying there are twenty gods or no god (a religious statement) doesn't harm the speaker's neighbor. This implies that individuals should be free to hold and express religious beliefs without government interference, which is about religious freedom. Free - speech is more about general expression (not specifically religious), self - reliance is about individual independence in a non - governmental context, and limited government is a broader concept (the excerpt focuses on a specific aspect - religious expression).

Answer:

religious freedom