Thomas Jefferson took a more literal (D) approach in reading and understanding the Constitution. Thomas Jefferson was an American Founding Father. He is the author of the Declaration of Independence. He was also the third president of the United States of America, and he founded the University of Virginia. <span>The Declaration of Independence states that all men are equal in rights, regardless of birth, wealth, or status. It also states that the government is the servant, not the master, of the people.</span>
Thomas Jefferson took a more "literal" approach in reading and understanding the Constitution, since he was a firm believer in the idea of the federal government being as small as possible.
The policy of 'Salutary Neglect' lasted from the early 1600's to the 1760's and avoided strict enforcement of parliamentary laws - British officials in the colonies were basically allowed to turn a 'blind eye' to trade violations - they neglected to enforce the law.
