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Why did Thomas Jefferson believe that the Constitution should be amended every generation or so?
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∙ 12y ago
because he felt that the dead should not rule the living.
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∙ 13y agoYes.
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How come buying Louisiana was bad for Jefferson?
He did not believe that the Constitution gave him that authority.
Did thomas Jefferson believe that a bill rights should be added to the constitution?
False
Thomas Jefferson did not believe that a Bill of Rights should be added to the Constitution.?
false
Did thomas Jefferson believe the bill of rights should be added to the constitution?
False
Did Thomas Jefferson did not believe that a Bill of Rights should be added to the Constitution.?
False:)
Who does Jefferson believe should possess the power not delegated to the federal government by the constitution?
The States. He was an anti-Federalist
What were some contributions of Thomas Jefferson in making the Constitution?
i believe he participated in giving ideas and possibly wrote it. Jefferson was in France (Ambassador) during the time the committee met in Philly to write the Constitution. While Jefferson agreed with Madison on some issues, he disagreed on others, and was in the anti-Federalist camp.
Why did Jefferson hesitate to accept napoleons offer to sell Louisiana?
Thomas Jefferson at the time of the purchase faced domestic opposition because it was thought to be unconstitutional. He agreed that the U.S. Constitution did not contain provisions for acquiring territory, and struggled with the decision to go ahead with the purchase.
Where in the constitution did President Jefferson receive the power to purchase land?
President Jefferson did not believe the US Constitution gave the President the power to purchase land. Jefferson ten years earlier was a strict constitutionalist - meaning that the branches of government were not allowed to perform activities not specifically enumerated in the US Constitution which was ratified on June 21, 1788. He was convinced by many to overcome his concerns for the good of the nation - even some of his opposition encouraged him to take this action, including Alexander Hamilton who had argued for the implied powers of the US Constitution.
Does Benjamin Franklin believe the constitution is perfect?
No, he did not believe that the constitution was perfect.
What does Jefferson believe just government owe to their people?
jefferson believe just governments owe to their people is the Bill of Rights.
How does Jefferson believe government should treat its citizens?
How does Jefferson believe it should treat its citizens in the inaugural address
