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1
In which of the following ways is Jefferson's classical liberal ideology similar to the ideology of classical Athens?
A)Both believed in an autocratic educational state.
B)Both believed that hard work, such as the diligent application to one's job, was a component of virtue.
C)Both promoted democratic ideas yet excluded segments of the population from participation.
D)All the answers are correct.
2
Which of the following contributed to Jefferson's strong belief that local communities should be self-governed with little interference from state and national governments?
A)the belief that centralized democratic institutions needed to mature before entrusting them with power
B)the fact that it is easier to maintain a hierarchal form of government at a local level
C)the feeling that the best way to create a strong and "energetic" federal government was to start locally and then branch out
D)the limitation of transportation and communication available during the Jeffersonian era
3
Which of the following statements about the classical liberals' beliefs about virtue is not true?
A)Virtue was considered essential for both the good of life and society.
B)Virtue was achieved through piety and faith in God.
C)What was considered virtuous was the same for both men and women.
D)An important part of virtue was a strong work ethic.
4
Which of the following is not an example of the classical liberals' commitment to individualism?
A)belief in capitalism
B)rejection of state religion
C)commitment to a hierarchal society
D)All the answers are correct.
5
Which of the following is not a feature of the classical liberal ideology shared by Jefferson and his contemporaries?
A)commitment to human reason
B)belief in universe governed by natural law
C)belief in the inevitability of progress
D)lack of commitment to the creation of a national identity
6
Which of the following is true of the educational methodology known as "faculty psychology"?
A)It held in contempt the process of rote memorization.
B)It was based on two metaphors: the mind as a muscle to be exercised, and the mind as a vessel to be filled.
C)Students were not allowed to specialize in a single branch or discipline of knowledge.
D)All the answers are correct.
7
Jefferson's belief that the country would inevitably make advancements despite the lack of a strong central government was grounded in his belief in
A)the benefits of education.
B)the strength of the family.
C)the upward mobility of the poor.
D)the development of a nation-state.
8
Jefferson promoted democratic government because he believed that
A)democratic participation promoted the development of individuals' moral capacities.
B)it was the most moral of governments.
C)it allowed people to develop their rational capacities.
D)All the answers are correct.
9
According to Jefferson, happiness
A)was an impediment to the achievement of intellectual freedom.
B)was obtainable only to those who ignored the rational part of their nature.
C)played no role in the pursuit of knowledge.
D)was most likely to be promoted by democratic government.
10
Which of the following statements best describes Jefferson's philosophy of school governance?
A)Important decisions about schools should be left to local communities, because making such decisions would help educate the local community through their participation in school governance.
B)School governance should be left in the hands of those who have demonstrated the most leadership and talent among the pool of university graduates.
C)Schools should be funded primarily by the federal government, monitored by state government, and governed by local governments.
D)All decisions should be addressed by a centralized authority to ensure uniformity of policies and educational outcomes.





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