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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. Why were the Founders willing to let selfish men follow their own interests?
(a) They did not want to control behavior with the government.
(b) They understood the nature of man.
(c) They did not want to control the law.
(d) They thought man was inherently good.

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

3. How did the Founders plan for legislature to be processed?
(a) By experienced men.
(b) Through elected officials.
(c) Through fair representation.
(d) Through democratic inputs.

4. What class of people are usually attracted to democracy?
(a) The middle class.
(b) The aristocracy.
(c) The working class.
(d) Laborers.

5. How does Hofstadter describe Thomas Jefferson's foreign policy?
(a) Non-interventionist.
(b) High Representative.
(c) Defensive.
(d) Liberal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What form of rivalry did the Founders wish to allow in their new country?

2. With what political party was Thomas Jefferson associated?

3. How did the Founders feel about democracy?

4. With what political party was Alexander Hamilton associated?

5. With whose political theory did Thomas Jefferson agree?

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