Question

thomas jefferson (republican party)

• believed that the common people were capable of running the government
• believed that vote qualifications should be opened so that more common people had the right to vote.
• wanted to increase the rights of the states and was suspicious of the central gov. because of england’s rule over the colonies.
• believed that presidents should only be elected for a specific amount of time.

2 based on the description above, who do you think jefferson trusted? (this can be groups or individuals)

Explanation:

Jefferson's views prioritize "common" people, supported expanding voting access for them, favored state rights over a strong central government, and trusted the ability of ordinary citizens to participate in governance.

Answer:

Thomas Jefferson trusted the common people (ordinary citizens of the states) and likely also trusted state-level governing groups, as he advocated for their expanded voting rights and prioritized state power over a strong central government.