The Jefferson Era - A New Party in Power

The election of 1800 was decided by

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• popular votes

• Electoral College

What was one of Jefferson's goal when he entered office?

• he wanted to limit the federal government's power over the states

• he wanted to create a strong federal system that weakened the power of the states

• he favored limiting the voting rights of those who were uneducated

• he favored raising taxes on big businesses in order to pay off the national debt

Which political party did Jefferson belong to?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

• Whigs

A fundamental or basic, law or idea.

• Juristiction
• Electors
• Principles
• Similar

The Election of 1800 there was a tie in the Electoral College Vote between who?

• Thomas Jefferson & John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson & Aaron Burr
• John Adams & Aaron Burr
• Aaaron Burr & John Marshall

Before the 12th Amendment each elector had this many votes but they didn't indicate if they voted for President or Vice President.

• 2 votes

• 4 votes

• 1 vote

• 3 votes

What was the case that established the precedent of Judicial Review?

• McCullough v Maryland
• Worchester v Georgia
• Marbury v Madison
• Gibbons v Ogden

Which Amendment changed the law so each elector had 1 vote for President and 1 vote for Vice President?

• 13th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 12th Amendment

Who was the Midnight Judge that sued James Madison for his judge position?

• Sam Adams
• William Dawes
• George Oglethorp
• William Marbury

Under Jefferson, all government funds would come from the sale of western lands and taxes on imported goods called custom duties.

• True

• False