True or False:Jeffersons view of government was that he supported less power for the federal government.

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True or False:Jefferson’s view of government was that he supported less power for the federal government.

A	True
B	Falso
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Jefferson gradually assumed leadership of the Republicans, who sympathized with the revolutionary cause in France. Attacking Federalist policies, he opposed a strong centralized Government and championed the rights of states.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jefferson advocated a decentralized agrarian republic. He recognized the value of a strong central government in foreign relations, but he did not want it strong in other respects.

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THOMAS JEFFERSONS PRESIDENCY LOUISIANA PURCHASE LEWIS CLARK AND MORE