USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -He believed in laissez-faire (“let alone” – gov’t should not interfere in economy). *Jefferson put his laissez faire ideas into place when he reduced the number of people in gov’t (saved money). He fired all tax collectors and cut number of US diplomats (saved money).

Detailed explanation-2: -Jefferson’s performance as President justified divergent conceptions of executive power. Known for his hostility to strong central government and the judicial overreach of the Supreme Court under John Marshall, Jefferson nonetheless jettisoned strict construction when the nation’s vital interests were threatened.

Detailed explanation-3: -There was a kind of selflessness about Jefferson’s leadership: quiet voice, understated arguments, no drama, and almost excessive willingness to hear from everyone else and seek consensus.

Detailed explanation-4: -As he did throughout his life, Jefferson strongly believed that every American should have the right to prevent the government from infringing on the liberties of its citizens. Certain liberties, including those of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition, should be sacred to everyone.