Early in the Jefferson presidency, the secretary of the treasury

A) reduced the army and navy budgets.
B) instituted a revenue-sharing program for the states.
C) called for the imposition of a national sales tax.
D) called for reduced spending on social programs.

Secretary Of The Treasury

A senior official within the U.S. government responsible for managing government revenue, including the issuance of currency and the administration of fiscal policies.

Revenue-Sharing

A fiscal policy wherein a central government shares part of its tax revenue with lower levels of government, such as states or municipalities.