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Jefferson did many things to try to reduce the power of the Federal government. He tried to cut federal budget and reduce federal debt. He decreased the size of government departments. Jefferson decreased the size of the government departments and prompted laissez-faire policies in economic affairs. Then he asked Congress to repeal the whiskey tax.

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What did Jefferson believed that the power of the government belonged in the hands?

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Why did Thomas Jefferson reduce the size of the federal government?

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What type of economy did Jefferson support and what were his feelings about the power of the federal government vs the power of the states?

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What was Jefferson's political philosophy?

Thomas Jefferson wanted the power of government to be in the hands of people; limited government.


Jefferson wanted to do what to further republican ideals?

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When did Jefferson reduce the size of government and adopt laissez fair econmic policy?

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Why did Thomas Jefferson try to end federalist program?

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