Election of 1800
This election was America’s first real peaceful transfer of power.
What is the Election of 1800?
Jefferson walked to his inauguration to show this type of government style.
What is simple / “common man” government?
Jefferson believed in this idea: government stays out of the economy.
What is laissez-faire?
This Supreme Court case gave courts the power to strike down laws.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
Taxes on imported goods are called this.
What are customs duties?
Jefferson and this running mate tied with 73 electoral votes.
Who is Aaron Burr?
Adams left town before Jefferson’s inauguration because of this reason.
What is he was upset/angry about losing?
Jefferson reduced military spending by this fraction.
What is one-third?
Marbury wanted this official paper to become a judge.
What is a commission?
This amendment required separate votes for president and vice president.
What is the 12th Amendment?
This group supported Thomas Jefferson.
Who are the Republicans (Democratic-Republicans)?
Jefferson said this phrase to calm political tensions.
What is “We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists”?
Jefferson got rid of these taxes inside the country.
What are internal taxes?
This Chief Justice made the key ruling in the case.
Who is John Marshall?
This is the power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
What is judicial review?
This group supported John Adams.
Who are the Federalists?
Jefferson promised this type of government: “wise and ______.”
What is frugal?
Jefferson relied on these for most government money.
What are customs duties (tariffs)?
Adams’ last-minute judges were called this nickname.
What are midnight judges?
The House of Representatives had to do this because of the tie.
What is break the tie / decide the election?
This person helped Jefferson win by convincing someone to change their vote.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
Jefferson’s inauguration showed a shift toward this type of leadership style.
What is more democratic / less formal leadership?
Jefferson reduced the navy from 25 ships to this number.
What is 7?
Why did the Supreme Court NOT give Marbury his commission?
What is the law giving them that power was unconstitutional?
Judicial review made the judicial branch equal to these two branches.
What are the legislative and executive branches?