Lesson 3.7 Jeffersonian Vision

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Anti-Federalist

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A group opposed to the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government and later opposed the ratification of the 1787 Constitution. They were concerned about the potential for government overreach and the lack of a Bill of Rights.

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Jeffersonian Republicanism

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A political philosophy adopted by the Republican Party during the early 1800s that called for a limited national government and reduced federal spending. It emphasized states' rights and the agrarian lifestyle.

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Loose interpretation

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A way of interpreting the Constitution that allows the federal government to take actions that the Constitution does not specifically forbid. This approach was often associated with the Federalists.

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Strict interpretation

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A way of interpreting the Constitution that limits the federal government to powers explicitly stated in the Constitution. This approach was often associated with the Jeffersonian Republicans.

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Loose constructionist

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An individual who interprets the Constitution in a way that allows for broader federal powers, often associated with the Federalist Party.

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Strict constructionist

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An individual who interprets the Constitution in a way that limits federal powers to those explicitly stated, often associated with the Jeffersonian Republicans.

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Louisiana Purchase

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The acquisition of the Louisiana Territory by the United States from France in 1803, which doubled the size of the U.S. and was a significant achievement of Jefferson's presidency.

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Louisiana Territory

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A large area of land purchased from France in 1803, which extended from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains and from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada.

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Judicial Review

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The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional. This principle was established in the landmark Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison in 1803.