Question

q8
why did jefferson pursue a laissez - faire economic system in the united states?
(1 point)
○ the size of the federal government increases under a free market economy.
○ it was a mandate following the marbury v. madison supreme court ruling.
○ a free market economy was necessary for the purchase of the louisiana territory.
○ implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government.

Explanation:

Thomas Jefferson favored a laissez - faire economic system because he believed in limited government. A laissez - faire (free - market) economy by its nature has less government intervention compared to more regulated economic systems.

• The first option is incorrect because a free - market (laissez - faire) economy typically does not lead to an increase in the size of the federal government. In fact, it is the opposite - less government control over economic activities.
• The Marbury v. Madison ruling was about judicial review (the power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional), not about mandating a laissez - faire economic system. So the second option is wrong.
• The Louisiana Purchase was a land deal, and there is no direct connection between it and the necessity of a free - market economy. So the third option is incorrect.

Answer:

Implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government.