jeffersonianism

is in favor of states' rights, a weak federal government and strict construction of the constitution.

Jefferson and his Republicans (not related to today's Republicans) advocated states' rights, a weak federal government and strict construction of the Constitution. The Tea Party can claim legitimate descent from Jefferson and Madison, even though they founded what became the Democratic Party. On the other hand, Washington and Hamilton founders of no mean stature embraced an expansive view of the Constitution.

's pith is that life is really a private affair between man and his land... government is a necessary evil whose primary purpose is to safeguard.

The pith of Jeffersonianism is that life is really a private affair between man and his land... government is a necessary evil whose primary purpose is to safeguard his privacy and autonomy.

jeffersonianism, n.Definitions

jeffersonianism