Jefferson is one of the most unique characters in American history. He loved democracy and
detested kings and centralized power. This made him a great candidate to write the most
famous political breakup letter ever: the Declaration of Independence. Once America
became a country, he continued to advocate strongly for states' rights. He didn't want the
federal government to become too powerful like the one America's founders had rebelled
against. He was uncomfortable with the power of the presidency but had to deal with it
himself when he became the third president. He kept things more casual in the White House
though, often greeting dinner guests in a pair of worn-out slippers.

Based on the passage, which statement would Thomas Jefferson most likely agree
with?

A Countries should have a strong, federal government.

B Monarchy is a better system of government than democracy.

C The federal government should not overpower state governments.

D The president of the United States should always dress formally