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What was Jefferson's political philosophy?
Thomas Jefferson wanted the power of government to be in the hands of people; limited government.
What were Thomas Jefferson's Ideas and thoughts?
That most power should be in the state legislatures
Where did thomas Jefferson believe the governments power should come from?
people and,or citizens
What was Thomas Jefferson view on government?
Thomas Jefferson's views on federal government were that there should be a weak central government and power to the states. This also shows his continuing support of the Articles of Confederation.
How did political parties start?
Political parties started with Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Both men had totally opposite views on most things(French Revolution, National Bank, XYZ Affair), causing Jefferson to start his on party, the democratic-Republicans, believing it to be for the best. That left the Federalists, who sided with Alexander Hamilton.
Where did Thomas Jefferson believed that the governments power should come from?
people and,or citizens
Did Thomas Jefferson feel more power should go to the states or the federal government?
Thomas Jefferson was opposed to federalism, which controlled the federal government and called for national banks and tariffs. Jefferson also disagreed with the idea of implied powers which gave ambiguity to what the government was allowed to do with its power. In response to this, Jefferson created the Democratic-Republican Party.
How did Jefferson feel about the political power and common people?
In his own words about political power and the common people, Thomas Jefferson said, "I know no safe depositary of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them, but to inform their discretion by education."
What was the major theme of Jefferson's inaugural address?
The theme for Thomas Jefferson's Inaugural Address was that he stressed the importance of a limited government and that the power should lie with the common, everyday people.
Why did Jefferson?
Thomas Jefferson disagreed that paying all states back would waste all money
Did Thomas Jefferson try to increase or limit the power of government in the early 1800's?
Thomas Jefferson aimed to limit the power of the federal government during his presidency in the early 1800s. He believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution and advocated for states' rights and decentralized government. Jefferson sought to reduce the federal government's influence and promote individual liberties and freedoms.
Where does Thomas Jefferson state where the government receives its power from?
From the opinions of the colonists.
