Presidential Election of 1800

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What amendment was created as a result of the Presidential election of 1800?

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12th Amendment

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Why did President John Adams appoint federal judges before leaving office?

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Adams was trying to fill as many appointments as he could with Federalist judges so the government would be run by Federalists.

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What Supreme Court case resulted from the undelivered Midnight appointments?

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Marbury v. Madison

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According to the rules of the constitution, how was the tie broken in the Election of 1800?

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The house of representatives

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Whose political influence would shape the results of the election? Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, Aaron Burr

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Alexander Hamilton

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How many electoral college votes did Jefferson and Burr each receive in the Election of 1800?

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73

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What was the main issue in the Marbury vs Madison court case?

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The power of the Supreme Court

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Why was the Marbury vs Madison court case considered a big deal?

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It defined the roles of the different branches of government

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What is the significance of the concept of 'judicial review'?

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It allows the Supreme Court to review laws and determine their constitutionality.

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What is the role of the Supreme Court in the United States?

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To interpret the Constitution