Why did thomas jefferson want to limit the size of the federal government

Thomas Jefferson was an idealist who believed that humans could government themselves without a national government.

Jefferson wanted everyone to live on farms and be well read and to therefore let the people loosely run the country.

He, however, didn't see the need for a government to ensure that people are educated or safe.

the answer is d. give brainliest if right.

ps is this 7th grade civics?

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