When Jefferson became the 3rd president of the U.S., he said he would limit the federal government with a ..... approach. However, he expanded the powers of the federal government instead.

THOMAS JEFFERSON

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When Jefferson became the 3rd president of the U.S., he said he would limit the federal government with a ____ approach. However, he expanded the powers of the federal government instead.

A	laissez-faire
B	coup de foudre
C	plus ca change
D	ventre a terre

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Jefferson also felt that the central government should be “rigorously frugal and simple.” As president he reduced the size and scope of the federal government by ending internal taxes, reducing the size of the army and navy, and paying off the government’s debt.

Detailed explanation-2: -Attacking Federalist policies, he opposed a strong centralized Government and championed the rights of states. As a reluctant candidate for President in 1796, Jefferson came within three votes of election.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jefferson tried to keep a weak national government during his presidency. During his two terms in office, Jefferson sought to stay true to his principles of a weak national government by cutting the federal budget and taxes, while still reducing the national debt.

Detailed explanation-4: -"Whenever the people are well informed, they can be trusted with their own government; that whenever things get so far wrong as to attract their notice, they may be relied on to set them to rights."

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THOMAS JEFFERSON