Quiz on Thomas Jefferson and the Election of 1800

Who were the Federalist candidates in the Election of 1800?

• John Adams and Charles C. Pinckney

• Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr

• Alexander Hamilton and John Marshall

• James Madison and James Monroe

Which amendment required electors to vote for president and vice president on separate ballots?

• 12th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 20th Amendment

Where was Thomas Jefferson from?

• Virginia

• New York

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania

What is Thomas Jefferson best known for writing?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Federalist Papers

• Emancipation Proclamation

How many books did Thomas Jefferson's library include?

• 6,500 books

• 5,000 books

• 7,200 books

• 4,800 books

Who was appointed as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court by John Adams?

• John Marshall

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• Aaron Burr

Who refused to deliver the commission to William Marbury?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Marshall

• James Madison

• William Clark

What power did the Supreme Court gain from the Marbury v. Madison case?

• Judicial review

• Legislative oversight

• Executive privilege

• Congressional veto

Who was named as Jefferson's Secretary of State?

• Albert Gallatin

• William Marbury

• James Madison

• Meriwether Lewis

What was the main purpose of the Lewis & Clark Expedition?

• To establish trade routes

• To explore as a scientific mission

• To find new territories for settlement

• To negotiate with Native American tribes