Chapter 9 The Era of Thomas Jefferson

What did Jefferson do to those who had been punished under the Sedition Act?

• he founded a newspaper to publish info on the executive branch.
• he released people who had been imprisoned under the Sedition Act
• he signed a bill authorizing special privileges for newspaper editors and reporters.
• he supported the passage of a "freedom of the press" bill in Congress.

Which action BEST reflects Jefferson's determination to reduce the size and power of the federal government?

• He kept the National Bank open
• he cut federal spending
• He continued to pay off the national debt
• He allowed many Federalists to keep their government jobs.

Which of the following is an example of judicial review?

• Congress votes to approve a Supreme Court appointment.

• A newspaper editorial criticizes a Supreme Court decision.

• A decision by a lower court is appealed to the Supreme Court.

• The Supreme Court rules that a new law violates the Constitution.

The principles of judicial review were established in the case of __________.

• Marbury v. Madison
• Marv vs. Madison
• McCulloch v. Maryland
• Gibbons v. Ogden

What does the 12^th amendment do?

• Electors would vote for president and vice-president separately
• a.  The popular vote would be used to determine the winner
• a.  The president is limited to two terms
• Three more justices were added to the Supreme Court

Which of the following is a French term for "letting along"

• laissez faire

• bon appetit

• allez-vous

• pardon

Who was the Federalist Party candidate for president in 1800?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Aaron Burr

• Alexander Hamilton

Which of the following is NOT a way Thomas Jefferson's inauguration was different from other inaugurations?

• Jefferson shook hands with people

• Jefferson was inaugurated in Washington, D.C.

• Jefferson walked to the inauguration

• Jefferson road in a fancy carriage to the inauguration

How did Jefferson limit the power of the federal government?

• cut the number of government employees

• increased the military

• paid off more state debts with federal money

• created a new federal tax

What president arranged the Louisiana Purchase?

• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington 
• Andrew Jackson
• William Henry Harrison