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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 Whigs.
(b) The Progressive Party.
(c) The Federalists.
(d) The Democratic-Republicans.

2. From which ancient philosophers did the Founders draw ideas?
(a) Diogenes and Socrates.
(b) Aristotle and Cicero.
(c) Epicurus and Plato.
(d) Plato and Socrates.

3. Which institution created by Alexander Hamilton did Thomas Jefferson allow to expire?
(a) The Congressional Congress.
(b) The Court of North America.
(c) The First Bank of the United States.
(d) The Bank of North America.

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

5. What was the Constitution based upon?
(a) Experience and observation.
(b) European tradition mixed with revolutionary philosophy.
(c) Fragments of English political philosophy.
(d) Greek and Roman political philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Founders design ruling institutions?

2. Why were the Founders hesitant to establish a new monarchy?

3. What office did Thomas Jefferson hold in Virginia?

4. What type of lifestyle did Thomas Jefferson promote?

5. Where did Thomas Jefferson believe most of the government's power should lie?

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