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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Thomas Jefferson: the Aristocrat as Democrat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what political party was Thomas Jefferson associated?
(a) The Democratic-Republicans.
(b) The Whigs.
(c) The Progressive Party.
(d) The Federalists.

2. What type of politician was Thomas Jefferson?
(a) Progressive.
(b) Moderate.
(c) Liberal.
(d) Conservative.

3. Which group of Americans did Thomas Jefferson distrust the most?
(a) Farmers.
(b) Merchants.
(c) Elected leaders.
(d) Laborers.

4. How did the Founders separate power at the Federal level?
(a) Between presidents, legislators, and judges.
(b) Between the Pentagon, the Congress, and the President.
(c) Between the members of the Presidential Cabinet.
(d) Between Congress and the President.

5. According to the Founders, power should be divided vertically between which two groups?
(a) The federal government and the states.
(b) The legislature and the judicial system.
(c) The military and the private sector.
(d) Congress and the President.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which group of Americans did Thomas Jefferson believe should have the most voting power?

2. What type of balance were the Founders attempting to create?

3. What was the Constitution based upon?

4. From which ancient philosophers did the Founders draw ideas?

5. What class of people are usually attracted to democracy?

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