Thomas Jefferson and Franklin D. Roosevelt

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This paper provides a background and analysis of the United States federal government and the role of the Constitution during the presidencies of Thomas Jefferson and Franklin D. Roosevelt. The paper then discusses the similarities and differences between these respective Presidents and the contributions that they made to the history of the nation. It also briefly describes the roles of the Constitution and presidencies and how their perceptions have changed over the years.

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Introduction
Review and Discussion
The Role of the Presidency and the Constitution
Discussion
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The research showed that Thomas Jefferson and Franklin Delano Roosevelt are widely regarded as two of the most important and influential presidents in United States history. The research also showed that these accolades are not without substance, and both of these individuals made enormous contributions to the nation's future and in Roosevelt's case, its very survival. In terms of their respective influence on the role of the Constitution in American life, both of these presidents made significant contributions to the manner in which judicial activism has emerged to help balance the other two branches of the government, but these efforts were in diametrically opposite directions during their two administrations. In reality, though, the times were also diametrically different and it is reasonable to posit to if they had been forced to trade places in time, each of these great American leaders might have responded differently, with Jefferson adopting some of FDR's philosophies about the need for a strong federal government and Roosevelt recognizing the importance of maintaining the sovereignty of the several United States."

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