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Who was vice president when John Adams was president?
Thomas Jefferson
In the election of 1800, what two men tied in the Electoral College?
Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson
What important principle was established in the case Marbury vs. Madison?
Judicial Review (the Supreme Court declaring a law unconstitutional)
If there is a tie in the Electoral College, how is the presidential election decided?
The House of Representatives determines the winner
What French word describes Thomas Jefferson's style of governing?
Laissez-Faire
Who was Secretary of State when Thomas Jefferson was president?
James Madison
Who was Secretary of the Treasury when Thomas Jefferson was president?
Albert Gallatin
What important action did Jefferson take to protect individual liberty when he was president?
He got rid of the Alien and Sedition Acts
What 3 things did Thomas Jefferson feel should be the only responsibilities of the Federal Government?
1. Deliver mail 2. Collect customs duties 3. Take a census every 10 years
What is Judicial Review?
The power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional
What court case established the principle of Judicial Review?
Marbury vs. Madison
What was the name of the situation where the French demanded a bribe from American diplomats?
XYZ Affair
What political party was voted out of Congress because of their support of the French during John Adams' presidency?
Democratic Republicans
What was the name of the order given by George Washington declaring that the U.S. would not take sides in the conflict between France and England?
Proclamation of Neutrality
What was the Proclamation of Neutrality?
Washington's order declaring the U.S. would be neutral in the war between France and England
What was it called when the British would kidnap American sailors and force them to fight in the British Navy?
Impressement
