Yes. He was against a strong federal government and he wanted the power to belong to the people. He wanted individual states to be able to make their own desicions.
he believed that it should be a strong state government and a weak national government.
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Hi Andrew Pereza. a strong federal government,a national bank, and protective tariffs.b. strong state governments, state banks, and free trade.c. strong state governments, state banks, and protective tariffs.d. a weak federal government, a national bank, and no tariffs.you choose your answer!
Jefferson and the Republicans believed in state rights over a strong central government. If seemingly unlimited powers were awarded to the national government, they would be no different than the British monarchy. While a national government was essential, Jefferson and his party believed their powers should be curtailed so not to conflict with state rights.
Thomas Jefferson was greatly opposed to a centralized system of government as he saw many demerits with it. He advocated for a decentralized agrarian republic instead.
During the American Founding, Jefferson's "group" in the great debates and work-sessions involved in the construction of a new government focused on state-power as most important. Against those who wished to make the federal agencies and leaders strongest in the American system, Jefferson and like-minded others favored a weaker federal government and strong state governments.
to please the the small states,each state would have two seats in the upper house,or senate.State legislatures would choose senators,who would serve six-year terms. The Great Compromise was a vital stepin creating a new Constitution.Now,small-state delegates were willing to support a strong central government
As the co-founders of the Democratic-Republican Party, they believed in State's Rights. Madison did believe in a strong federal government, but that it should also share power with the State Governments. Thomas Jefferson believed in State's Rights as well.
that is where the government is.
Why did you support the separation of the church and the state?
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