Final answer:
Option (A), Thomas Jefferson's presidential administration was dedicated to neutrality, favoring a smaller federal government with less control over the states and the people, pursuing fiscal responsibility, and reducing unnecessary expenditures.
Step-by-step explanation:
Thomas Jefferson, as President, conducted an administration dedicated to neutrality. This is reflected in his vision of the Federal government, where he emphasized a smaller government to ensure less strain and more freedom for the people.
During his presidency, he focused on reducing government size by cutting back on expenditures deemed unnecessary, such as the military, and opposed excessive federal control, aligning with his Republican (formerly Democratic-Republican) values. Despite his occasional deviations, such as the military engagement with the Barbary States, overall Jefferson valued the rights of states, limited federal involvement, and fiscal responsibility. Therefore, the correct answer to the student's question is A) Neutrality.