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What does it mean?
True liberty and equality come from full participation in government.
In plain terms
Liberty and equality need everyone in government.
What can you take from it?
Participate fully to achieve liberty and equality.

Where it applies

  • voting
  • civic engagement
  • policy advocacy

Putting it to work

  • vote
  • join community groups

Questions to consider

  • Are you participating in government?
  • Does equality require shared power?

Another view

Full participation may not be practical in large populations.

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