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During his tenure, Jefferson believed the power of his government depended upon its __________.

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During his tenure, Jefferson believed the power of his government depended upon its popularity.

A soon as Jefferson took office to serve as president, his goal was to release those who were still in jail as a result of the Sedition Act. Jefferson believed that the strength of a government depended upon its popularity and not upon its force.

Thomas Jefferson was a statesman, diplomat, architect, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809.

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During his tenure, Jefferson believed the power of his government depended upon its constitutional authority.
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