Question
What general policy did Thomas Jefferson follow as President in regard to the size and power of the federal government based off the image above?
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He followed a policy that made the federal government very powerful by expanding the army and raising spending
He followed a policy that made the federal government very powerful by expanding the army and raising spending
He followed a laissez-faire policy of shrinking the size of the federal government by cutting spending, downsizing the army, and eliminating taxes
He followed a laissez-faire policy of shrinking the size of the federal government by cutting spending, downsizing the army, and eliminating taxes
He followed a policy that constantly sought war with other nations
He followed a policy that constantly sought war with other nations
He followed a policy that EVERYONE disagreed with
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Responses
He followed a policy that made the federal government very powerful by expanding the army and raising spending
He followed a policy that made the federal government very powerful by expanding the army and raising spending
He followed a laissez-faire policy of shrinking the size of the federal government by cutting spending, downsizing the army, and eliminating taxes
He followed a laissez-faire policy of shrinking the size of the federal government by cutting spending, downsizing the army, and eliminating taxes
He followed a policy that constantly sought war with other nations
He followed a policy that constantly sought war with other nations
He followed a policy that EVERYONE disagreed with
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Based on historical context, the most accurate response regarding Thomas Jefferson's general policy as President in regard to the size and power of the federal government is:
**He followed a laissez-faire policy of shrinking the size of the federal government by cutting spending, downsizing the army, and eliminating taxes.**
Jefferson aimed to reduce the power and size of the federal government, which included lowering government spending and scaling back the military.
**He followed a laissez-faire policy of shrinking the size of the federal government by cutting spending, downsizing the army, and eliminating taxes.**
Jefferson aimed to reduce the power and size of the federal government, which included lowering government spending and scaling back the military.