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According to his writings, most prominently the American Declaration of Independence, Jefferson stated that all authority of government arises from the people, and that as a result the people can at any time dismantle their government when it becomes abusive.
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What types of things did Thomas Jefferson think the government should do?
Caucuses
Who did Thomas Jefferson think should hold political power?
In his own words about political power and the common people, Thomas Jefferson said, "I know no safe depositary of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them, but to inform their discretion by education."
What does Thomas Jefferson think will happen if the constitution is not followed strictly?
What does Jefferson think will happen if the Constitution is not followed strictly?
Why do you think the protections of rights was so important to Jefferson's ideas about the government?
Thomas Jefferson believed that one of the primary functions of government was to protect the rights of the people. Jefferson was significantly influenced by the ideas of john Locke, an English philosopher.
What did thomas jefferson want to add to the constitution?
Thomas Jefferson wanted to add the Bill of Rights to the US Constitution. He wanted to do this so that the federal government could not gain so much power as to jeopardize the freedoms of the people.
Who sculpted the Thomas Jefferson statue in the Thomas Jefferson memorial?
The statue was sculpted by Rudolph Evans i think
When did Thomas Jefferson beat John Adams?
i think thomas Jefferson beat john Adams in 1996
What did Thomas Jefferson's mom think about him?
she though thomas was very sweet
Why did most of the delegates think Thomas Jefferson was stiff and aloof?
Thomas Jefferson was stiff and aloof because he was shy in public.
Did they ring a bell when Thomas Jefferson die?
I do not think they did.
Who was the last to sign the delcaration?
i think thomas Jefferson did
If Alexander Hamilton was a New Yorker and Thomas Jefferson was from Virginia How do you think that affected their views on the economy?
Hamilton wanted a strong central government, but Jefferson believed that it was the right of the people to rule their economy.
