Election of 1796
How did elections work when the Constitution was written?
Whoever received the most electoral votes became president and whoever received the second most became vice president.
How did George Washington feel about the conflict between Great Britain and France?
He wanted the U.S. to remain neutral.
How was the tied election of 1800 settled?
The House of Representatives voted between Jefferson and Burr.
Why was New Orleans important to the United States?
What court case gave the Supreme Court the power of Judicial Review?
Marbury v. Madison
What are the two ways the Electoral College determines number of electors for each state.
It is based on the population of each state and the number of representatives they have in Congress.
How did the Federalists feel about the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Positive: Kept the country safe.
Who ended up tied in the election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
How much did Thomas Jefferson offer to buy New Orleans for?
He offered $10 million.
What were the Midnight Judges?
When John Adams lost the election of 1800, he appointed many Federalist Judges to mess with President Jefferson.
What was John Adams' political party?
Federalist
The French diplomats insulted our country by demanding a bribe
What precedent did John Adams follow when he lost?
He stepped down peacefully and let Jefferson take over.
Why made Thomas Jefferson want to buy Louisiana when he heard Napoleon was going to own the land?
He wanted to avoid a war with Napoleon and France.
Why was Marbury suing James Madison?
He refused to give him his job
What was Thomas Jefferson's political party?
Democratic-Republican
How did the Democratic-Republicans feel about the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Negative: Took away people's rights and freedoms.
Who would end up becoming president?
Thomas Jefferson
What outcome did Jefferson's diplomats and Napoleon come to?
They purchased the entire Louisiana Territory for $15 million.
What conclusion did the Supreme Court come to?
That the law that allowed Marbury to sue went against the Constitution and was therefore illegal.
Why was the election of 1796 significant?
It was the first contested election, with the president and vice president coming from different parties.
Why did John Adams send diplomats to talk to the French?
The French were seizing American ships.
What change was made to avoid confusion in future elections?
The Twelfth Amendment was added, saying presidents and vice presidents would be elected together.
Why is Judicial Review so important?
It gave the Supreme Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional, making the Supreme Court stronger.