Question
Why did Jefferson pursue a laissez-faire economic system in the United States?(1 point)
Responses
It was a mandate following the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court ruling.
It was a mandate following the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court ruling.
The size of the federal government increases under a free-market economy.
The size of the federal government increases under a free-market economy.
A free-market economy was necessary for the purchase of the Louisiana territory.
A free-market economy was necessary for the purchase of the Louisiana territory.
Implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government.
Implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government.
Responses
It was a mandate following the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court ruling.
It was a mandate following the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court ruling.
The size of the federal government increases under a free-market economy.
The size of the federal government increases under a free-market economy.
A free-market economy was necessary for the purchase of the Louisiana territory.
A free-market economy was necessary for the purchase of the Louisiana territory.
Implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government.
Implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most accurate response regarding why Jefferson pursued a laissez-faire economic system in the United States is:
**Implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government.**
Jefferson believed in limiting the power of the federal government and promoting individual liberty, which aligned with laissez-faire principles that advocate for minimal government intervention in the economy.
**Implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government.**
Jefferson believed in limiting the power of the federal government and promoting individual liberty, which aligned with laissez-faire principles that advocate for minimal government intervention in the economy.