Jefferson Era Review

How was the election of 1800 different than earlier elections?

• because all candidates were from the same party

• there was a tie between two Democratic-Republican candidates

• Washington decided to come out of retirement to run again

• Hamilton became the first immigrant POTUS

How did the election of 1800 lead to the 12th Amendment?

• because there was a tie between candidates for POTUS and VP

• because Americans favored the popular vote

• because Americans wanted to eliminate a 3rd party candidate

• because Americans supported westward expansion

What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison?

• the decision supported the national bank

• the decision limited the President's control of foreign policy

• the decision established the power of judicial review

• the decision advanced civil rights for minorities

What principle was established in the landmark court case Marbury v. Madison?

• The executive branch must uphold the Constitution.

• State laws take precedence over federal laws.

• The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

• Laws that conflict with the Constitution may stand.

What power does judicial review grant to the Supreme Court?

• approve presidential nominations to the Cabinet

• remove elected officials from office

• determine the constitutionality of federal laws

• restore the British monarchy to power over the United States

Which branch of government has the power and responsibility to interpret the law?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Representative

Marbury v. Madison established that _______.

• the Constitution was the supreme law of the land

• the Supreme Court would appoint all new judges

• the President could veto Congressional laws

• all new judges must be approved by the Senate

Why did Jefferson want to acquire the Louisiana Purchase?

• Jefferson wanted to secure access to the Mississippi River and new lands for farmers

• Jefferson wanted to expand the power of the federal government

• Spain took the island of Santo Domingue from the French

• The Americans were threatening to declare war on France.

The shaded area represents the area purchased during Jefferson's presidency. What is the area?

• Gadsden Purchase

• Mexican Cession

• Louisiana Purchase

• Texas Annexation

What reservations did Jefferson have about buying the Louisiana Territory?

• He feared that it would upset Native American tribes.

• He worried that it would change the balance of power in Congress.

• He thought it would make the United States too big.

• He doubted his constitutional power to make the purchase.