A democratic republican
No. The "Republican" party didn't exist until 1860. Jefferson was for self government.
the party believes what Thomas Jefferson believes. Like he is for small government. So just look it up on the internet and find what Jefferson believes.
Thomas Jefferson was co-founder and leader of the Democratic-Republican party. The party supported a strict interpretation of the Constitution, neutral relations with European powers, and stronger state governments. Its main opposition was the Federalist Party.
He represented the Democratic-Republican Party. He was actually the founder of the party. Jefferson created the party in opposition to the Federalist Party, that was founded by Alexander Hamilton. The Federalist Party was committed to a fiscally sound and nationalistic government. Jefferson by today's standards was neither a Republican or Democrat. Although he was a big proponent of state's rights, which would make him a natural ally of the Republican Party.
Jefferson action in reducing the size of the government helped in the cutting of the wage bill.
James Madison was the co-founder, along with Thomas Jefferson, of the political party opposing the Federalists, known as the Democratic-Republicans. They formed the party in response to their disagreements with the policies of the Federalist Party, particularly their view of a strong central government. Madison and Jefferson advocated for states' rights and a more limited role for the federal government.
Thomas Jefferson was originally a member of the Democratic-Republican party, which was the predecessor of today's Democratic Party. He later founded the Democratic-Republican party, which stood in opposition to the Federalist party and advocated for limited government and states' rights.
Thomas Jefferson is generally credited as being the founder of the Democratic-Republican Party (from a group originally called the Anti-Federalists). He was joined by former Federalist Party member James Madison, who adopted Jefferson's views of government.
Jefferson wanted to make the government more democratic, less favoring people. he wanted everyone to have equal/ the same rights. Jefferson disagreed with the federalists who wanted the government to be based on only the wealthy people.
Alexander Hamilton and James Madisonedit: this is not correct. The Federalist Party was founded by Alexander Hamiltion and John Adams. (James Madison, best buddy of Thomas Jefferson, founded the Democratic-Republican Party)
Jefferson Republican Party was created in 2006.
No. Alexander Hamilton was leader of the Federalist Party; Thomas Jefferson was leader of the Democratic-Republican Party. They had radically different views of government.