Which of the following is characteristic of Jefferson's beliefs: a. He felt that government should represent those who were "rich and well born." b. He believed that the government should increase funding for the military, particularly the navy. c. He believed that his Federalist Party gave the country the best opportunity to achieve ecnomic success. d. He thought a popular government garnered strength more so than a forceful government.

D - He thought a popular government garnered strength more so than a forceful government.

Explanation:

Popular government is where the monarchy or the power of command in the nation's body holds in its own hands. It is the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its citizens through its elected representatives, who are the source of all political power.

Forceful government is a principle whereby the citizens have no authority to sustain a state. The government forceful commands and determines all that happen.

A popular government is more favorable than a forced government.

d. He thought a popular government garnered strength more so than a forceful government.

Explanation:

Jefferson's belief is that a government can have more strength or more power by being popular. Instead of using force to get more power.