Jefferson's government was the beginning of: a). a period of increased national debt and government spending b). a wise and popular government in the united states c). widespread removal of federalist officeholders d). increased internal taxation

congress was not thoroughly prohibiting states from funding religious schools.

legislative branch:

one of the three branches of government divided between the senate and the house of representatives.

- creates or makes laws

- power to override a veto

executive branch:

one of the three branches of government, headed by the president.

- enforces or carries out laws

- power to veto a bill sent to it by congress

judicial branch:

one of the three branches of government, headed by the chief justice of the supreme court.

- interprets laws

- power to declare laws or actions by the government unconstitutional