Adams'
Presidency
Presidency
What act gave the President the power to remove immigrants if they posed a threat to the nation during times of war?
The Alien Act
How did Jefferson and Adams treat each other during their campaigns?
They insulted and tore each other down.
What two candidates tied in the election?
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
Who won the Election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson
What did the Sedition Act do?
It made it illegal to stand against the government through speech, protest, and press.
How was the position of the Vice President voted on?
The candidate who got 2nd in the Presidential election would become the Vice President.
What happened after the Electoral College tied?
The House of Representatives needed to vote
Who played a key part in breaking the repeated ties in the election?
Alexander Hamilton
What was the name of the event that involved french representatives demand payment before peace talks with the United States?
The XYZ Affair
How many votes did each member of the Electoral College receive?
Two
What was put in place to make sure another tie did not happen?
The 12th Amendment
Why was the Election of 1800 significant (other than the tie)?
It was the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties.
How did the public feel about Adams towards the end of his presidency?
They did not like him.
How many times did the House of Representatives vote?
36 (35 ties)
Why did the Electoral College tie between Jefferson and Burr?
The Democratic-Republicans wanted Jefferson to win and Burr to become Vice President, so they each gave one vote to Burr and one to Jefferson.
Why is the peaceful transfer of power important?
It makes sure the government can still function when changing presidents.
How did the XYZ Affair get its name?
The french representatives were reffered to as agents X, Y, and Z.
Why was the Election of 1800 different than previous elections?
Political parties were going head to head.
What did the 12th amendment do?
It made the Electoral College members delegate one vote for President and one for Vice President.
How was the transfer of power in 1801 a precedent?
It was a demonstration (precedent) of how presidents should give up power when losing an election.