Thomas Jefferson generally thought the powers of the federal government should be narrowly construed and strictly limited.

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This is generally true. Jefferson believed in a small federal government with powers limited to those explicitly given in the Constitution. He believed that most powers should be reserved for the states and individuals. However, there were certain areas where he believed the federal government should have more power, such as foreign affairs and defending the country.

Thomas Jefferson Generally Thought the Powers of the Federal Government