Political Party of Thomas Jefferson

Which political party did Thomas Jefferson belong to?

• Federalist

• Whig

• Democratic-Republican

• Tory

Who controlled the outcome of the election of 1800?

• Jefferson

• Burr

• Hamilton

• The Senate

Why did Hamilton choose Jefferson over Burr?

• He respected Jefferson more

• He had a political alliance with Jefferson

• He hated Burr more than Jefferson

• He believed Burr was more qualified

According to the 12th amendment, what change was made to the way presidents and vice presidents are elected?

• The president and vice president were required to be from the same political party

• The president and vice president were required to run on separate tickets

• The president and vice president were required to run on different days

• The president and vice president were no longer required to be American-born citizens

What term is used to describe the actions of President Adams when he filled the courts with Federalist judges on his last day in office?

• Early Appointments

• Midnight Appointments

• Last-Minute Appointments

• Inaugural Appointments

Who was William Marbury in the context of Marbury v. Madison?

• A) A judge on the Supreme Court

• B) One of Adams' Midnight Appointments

• C) The Secretary of State

• D) A congressman

What did Jefferson order James Madison to do?

• A) Deliver the official papers to Marbury

• B) Resign from his position as Secretary of State

• C) Not deliver the official papers to Marbury

• D) Appoint Marbury to a government position

What precedent was established by the SCOTUS ruling in Marbury v. Madison?

• The right of the Supreme Court to enforce laws.

• The right of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional.

• The right of the Supreme Court to appoint government officials.

• The right of the Supreme Court to impeach the president.

What did John Marshall write the decision for that established Judicial Review?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• Marbury v. Madison

• The Declaration of Independence

What did John Marshall strengthen through his decisions as the Supreme Court Chief Justice?

• The power of state governments

• The power of the federal government and the Judicial Branch

• The power of the Executive Branch

• The power of the Legislative Branch