Jefferson's Presidency Part 1

The Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the principle of _____

• checks and balances.checks and balances.

• judicial review

• the federal control of interstate commerce.

• supremacy of the national government.

Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Louisiana Territory could be viewed as hypocritical because ____

• as a landholder in Virginia, he stood to profit personally from the deal.

• as a Democratic-Republican, he would normally be against such Presidential power.

• it was an instance of strict interpretation of the Constitution.

• he had stopped John Adams from purchasing it three years earlier.

Which of these is the BEST description of the Constitutional principle of "judicial review"?

• states can review the records of federal judges

• Congress must get Supreme Court approval before passing laws

• courts can determine if a law can be enforced

• Congress must get Supreme Court approval before passing laws

Which number represents the Louisiana Purchase?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which line best shows the route taken by Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

After being established by John Marshall, the principle of Judicial Review permanently increased the power of the

• Congress

• President

• State Governments

• Supreme Court

(1) Settlers west of the Appalachian Mountains felt neglected by the state government of North Carolina.

(2) They attempted to create a state from the far western portion of North Carolina.

(3) In 1785, The U.S. Congress denies their petition for statehood.

(4) Citizens of the area begin to operate a government as an independent nation.

The sequence of events reflects the events of what territory?

• State of East Tennessee

• Jefferson Territory

• North West Territory

• State of Franklin

This map shows the results of the Election of 1800, which saw incumbent President John Adams face Thomas Jefferson. By studying this map, it can be determined that _____

• Adams narrowly missed winning reelection.

• Neither candidate enjoyed support from their home state.

• Jefferson won in a landslide.

• Western territories were denied voting rights because of sectionalism.

Which of these MOST likely hurt the Federalist Party leading up to the election?

• Thomas Jefferson had switched from the Federalist to the Democratic-Republican Party.

• George Washington had spoken out against political parties.

• The Federalists were associated with the Alien and Sedition Acts.

• John Adams had advocated the United States should assist France in their revolution.

Which of the following explains why the Cherokee and other Native American tribes went to war with Tennessee settlers?

• Settlers ignored the Treaty of Holston and settled illegally on Native American land.

• The Cherokee attacked isolated communities who were far away from protection.

• Native American groups were promised gold from Spain if they could kick out American settlers.

• Cherokee and Creek nations did not receive fair pay for their land.