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

2. How did Thomas Jefferson feel about property rights?
(a) They were an unalienable right.
(b) They were the key to a stable natural order.
(c) They were to be dictated by the federal government.
(d) They were to be dictated by the state government.

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

4. Which group of Americans did Thomas Jefferson believe should have the most voting power?
(a) Merchants.
(b) Farmers and land owners.
(c) Industry owners.
(d) Laborers.

5. How did the Founders design ruling institutions?
(a) According to the natural order.
(b) To fit man's natural inclinations.
(c) Based on the model of the Roman Empire.
(d) According to tradition.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Thomas Jefferson secure freedom of religion in his home state?

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

3. How does Hofstadter describe Thomas Jefferson's foreign policy?

4. What office did Thomas Jefferson hold in Virginia?

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

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