Jefferson's Presidency Quiz

What was Thomas Jefferson’s party?

• Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

• Whigs

• Libertarians

Which political party took power after the Election of 1800?

• Federalists

• Whigs

• Democratic-Republicans

• Republicans

Which party did Jefferson represent in the Election of 1800?

• Federalist

• Democratic-Republican

• Whig

• Independent

Which state had 8 electoral votes and supported Jefferson in the Election of 1800?

• Virginia

• North Carolina

• South Carolina

• Georgia

Who was the first President inaugurated in Washington, D.C.?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

Who attacked US ships and demanded tributes during the Barbary Wars?

• British pirates

• Barbary pirates from North Africa

• French pirates

• Spanish pirates

What action did Jefferson take in response to the Barbary pirates?

• Sent a peace envoy

• Declared war

• Sent the USS Constitution and ordered a blockade

• Paid the tributes

What concept was established by the Marbury vs. Madison case?

• Separation of Powers

• Judicial Review

• Executive Privilege

• Legislative Supremacy

What power does the court have as a result of the Marbury vs. Madison case?

• To appoint judges

• To decide if a law is constitutional

• To veto laws

• To create laws

What was Jefferson unsure about regarding the purchase?

• If it was financially viable

• If it was constitutional

• If it was popular

• If it was necessary