UIL: Elections

Who were the two main candidates in the election of 1800?

• John Adams and Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr

• John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

What was the result of the electoral vote in 1800?

• Jefferson won outright

• Adams won by a narrow margin

• There was a tie between Jefferson and Burr

• Burr won by a narrow margin

Which amendment was a direct result of the election of 1800?

• 10th Amendment

• 11th Amendment

• 12th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

How was the tie between Jefferson and Burr resolved?

• The Senate voted to break the tie

• A special election was held

• The Supreme Court made the final decision

• The House of Representatives voted to break the tie

Which political party did Thomas Jefferson represent in the 1800 election?

• Federalist Party

• Democratic-Republican Party

• Whig Party

• National Republican Party

What was a major issue in the election of 1800?

• The War of 1812

• U.S. relations with France

• Westward expansion

• The Kansas-Nebraska Act

Which former president supported Thomas Jefferson in the 1800 election?

• George Washington

• John Quincy Adams

• James Madison

• James Monroe

What was the outcome for John Adams in the election of 1800?

• He won re-election

• He resigned before the election

• He lost and retired from public life

• He challenged the results

The election of 1800 is often referred to as the "Revolution of 1800" because it marked:

• The first use of the electoral college

• The peaceful transfer of power between political parties

• The first popular vote

• The beginning of U.S. independence

Which amendment did the election of 1800 prompt to be changed in the Constitution?

• The method of selecting senators

• The electoral college system

• The process for presidential impeachment

• Voting age