Jefferson And Jackson Compared

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Jefferson-leadership

Back 1

Government should be in the hands of the experienced, educated leaders.

Front 2

Jefferson-Governement

Back 2

Central Government should be weak. "That government is best which governs least." A weak central government will protect the country form the evil effects of minority rule

Front 3

Jefferson-Concentration of power among branches

Back 3

Concentration of power in any single branch of government is dangerous. There should be a seperation of powers in government.

Front 4

Jefferson- Class preference

Back 4

The independent farmer is the backbone of nation. City workers cannot be trusted in politics since they may be swayed by unscrupulous power seekers (demagogues).

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Jackson-Leadership

Back 5

All citizens are fit for office, regardless of background.

Front 6

Jackson-Government

Back 6

Central government should be strong. Business should be controlled if necessary. A strong central government will make it possible to check the power of a favored few.

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Jackson-Concentration of power among the branches

Back 7

The executive branch of the government should provide leadership for the nation. The President is the representative of all the people.

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Jackson- Class preferences.

Back 8

The common man is the backbone of the nation. The city worker, the farmer and the small businessman can all be trusted to assume responsibility for the general welfare.