Jefferson Presidency

Which amendment was ratified because of the tie in the election of 1800 that ended with Jefferson elected President?

• 12th amendment
• 1st amendment
• 5th amendment

What does Laissez-faire mean?

• Small, hands-off government.
• Big government is involved in our lives.
• The people do what they want.

Why did Jefferson choose a Laissez-faire government?

• He thought adults were capable of making their own decisions in life.
• He thought government officials had more important things to do.
• He thought it took too long to write and pass laws.

How did Jefferson double the size of the United States in 1803?

• The Louisiana Purchase
• The purchase of California
• The Treaty of Ghent

To avoid the issue of the constitutionality of purchasing Louisiana, what did Jefferson do?

• He called it a treaty.
• He said it was a gift.
• He added an amendment to the Consitution.

What did Jefferson do to punish the British for Impressing American sailors?

• The Embargo Act
• The Stamp Act
• The Sugar Act

Which country was hurt the most by the Embargo Act?

• America
• France
• England

What power did the Supreme Court give itself in Marbury v Madison?

• Judicial Review
• Veto Power
• Make Laws

What did Jefferson do as soon as he was sworn in as President?

• He got rid of laws, parts of government, most of the military
• He passed laws, added a new department, hired judges
• He increased the size of the Navy, removed Congress, added a Secretary

How did government change during Jefferson's presidency?

• 12th amendment passed, decreased Navy, passed Embargo Act
• 1st amendment passed, increased Navy, bought California, passed Stamp Act
• 5th amendment passed, added more laws, hired judges