Thomas Jefferson -3rd President of the United States Notes

What was notable about the campaign during the election of 1800?

• It was very polite

• It involved no letters

• It was not polite

• It was held in Europe

How many votes did Jefferson and Burr each receive from the Electoral College?

• 50 votes

• 73 votes

• 100 votes

• 36 votes

Who had to decide the election due to the tie in the Electoral College?

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

• The President

How many ballots were cast before the election remained tied?

• 10 ballots

• 20 ballots

• 35 ballots

• 50 ballots

Who did Alexander Hamilton support in the election?

• Aaron Burr

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Why did Hamilton support Jefferson? One reason was that Jefferson was known in:

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• Australia

What does the 12th Amendment require electors to do?

• Vote for President and Vice President on the same ballot

• Vote for President and Vice President on separate ballots

• Vote only for the President

• Vote only for the Vice President

What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1801?

• To establish a new constitution

• To set up regional courts with judges

• To abolish the Supreme Court

• To create a new legislative branch

Who was responsible for making appointments to the offices under the Judiciary Act of 1801?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

• George Washington

Which case established the principle of Judicial Review?

• Marbury vs. Madison

• Brown vs. Board of Education

• Roe vs. Wade

• Plessy vs. Ferguson