Mystery ? 1
How many electors make up the electoral college
538
Why is the number of electors the same as members of congress?
Because the electors are the members of congress
Who won the election of 1796?
John Adams
What did the election of 1796 suggest about the different regions of the United States?
The Untied States was divided between the North and the South
Who won the election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson
Who broke the tie in the election of 1800?
The House of Representatives.
In the election of 1800, how did they keep them from having another tie?
The 12 Amendment was established
(candy question)
What was significant when Adams left office in 1800 and Jefferson assumed the office of president?
There was a peaceful transfer of power.
Explain what the 12th amendment does.
Requires the electors to cast a vote for President and a vote for Vice President
(CANDY QUESTION)
When is a law invalid?
When it is unconstitutional or conflicts with the constitution.
What's the power of the Judicial review in Marbury v. Madison?
Checks the power of the other two branches.
(checks and balances)
Why did Hamilton support Britain?
Economic Growth
(CANDY QUESTION)
Which Act takes away your freedom of speech and Press?
Sedition Act
Which Act forces non citizen foreigners to leave the country?
Alien Act
How much did Jefferson pay to Purchase the Louisiana territory?
15 million dollars
What was the initial benefit the US received from the Louisiana Purchase?
It doubled the size of the country
Along with the land the US received in the Louisiana Purchase, what else did they receive?
Mississippi River and the Port of New Orleans.
Why did Napoleon sell the Louisiana territory to the US?
He needed money and resources for a war with Britain
What happened when the French tried to make the US pay a bribe?
the US built up their US Naval Department
Who believed in a strict interpretation of the constitution?
Thomas Jefferson
What did Jefferson say was his goal as president?
He wanted good relations with the federalist.
(CANDY QUESTION)
What was the significance of the XYZ Affair?
It increased political tensions between political parties and led to Alien and Sedition acts.
(Candy Question)
What is Judicial Review?
A system of checks and balances that gave the Supreme Court the ability to cancel or invalidate unconstitutional laws.
In the case Marbury v. Madison, who holds the power of Judicial Review?
The Supreme Court
Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts canceled?
They violated constitutional rights
(CANDY QUESTION)