Presidencies of Jefferson and Madison Quiz

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Aaron Burr

• James Madison

Which President ran against the current Vice President in the election of 1800?

• Aaron Burr

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

How did Thomas Jefferson become the President in the election of 1800?

• He was supported by John Adams

• He received the majority of electoral votes

• He was chosen by the House of Representatives

• He won the popular vote

What was the outcome of the Marbury vs. Madison Supreme Court case?

• The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Madison

• The law that Marbury's case depended on was declared unconstitutional

• The case was dismissed

• Marbury's appointment was upheld

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

• It led to westward expansion

• It established judicial review

• It doubled the size of the United States

• It strengthened the Executive Branch

Who led the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• Sacagawea

• William Clark

• Thomas Jefferson

• Meriwether Lewis

What was impressment during this time period?

• The practice of forcing people to serve in the military

• The act of seizing US merchant ships

• The ban on trade with foreign countries

• The search for sailors who had run away from the British navy

What was the purpose of the Embargo Act?

• To strengthen the US economy

• To avoid war with France and Britain

• To support the French in their war against Britain

• To ban trade with all foreign countries

Who was elected as President in the Election of 1808?

• James Madison

• Charles Cotesworth Pinckney

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Clinton

What was the Non-Intercourse Act?

• A ban on trade with France and Britain

• A ban on trade with all foreign countries

• A ban on trade with only France

• A ban on trade with only Britain