The political followers of Thomas Jefferson took up the name "Democratic-Republicans," preferring Responses A the immediate abolition of slavery in border states.the immediate abolition of slavery in border states. B a strong federal government with broad political powers.a strong federal government with broad political powers. C more political and economic power for those with wealth.more political and economic power for those with wealth. D a decentralized government with specific political powers.

Answer 1

The political followers of Thomas Jefferson, known as the Democratic-Republicans, preferred D a decentralized government with specific political powers. They advocated for states' rights and a limited federal government, contrasting with the Federalists who supported a stronger central government.