Chapter 10 The Jefferson Era Section 10-1 Jeffersonian Democracy p. 339
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A New Party Comes to Power Election of 1800 Federalists -Hamilton/Adams -supported strong central gov’t - “nation will be ruined by radicals.” radical- person who takes extreme political positions. Democratic-Republicans Jefferson Feared strong central gov’t “Alien Acts violate Bill of Rights.” 4/22/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Votes Received John Adams 65 Thomas Jefferson 73 Aaron Burr 4/22/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Breaking the Tie Constitution says: House of Reps to break tie: choose between Burr/Jefferson Federalists Divided: Hamilton didn’t like Jefferson BUT would do more good than Burr. Voted 35 times w/ out winner 36th time voted 3rd President of U.S.: Thomas Jefferson 3rd V.P. of U.S.: Aaron Burr 4/22/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Jefferson Democracy Jefferson’s View of Government 1.) Unite as Americans Live common way of life Small Independent Farmers 2.) Limited Central Government People should be enabled to govern themselves. 4/22/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Jefferson & the Federalists Wanted gov’t to have less power than under the Federalists. Reduced # of federal employees Reduced size of military Let Alien-Sedition Acts die & released prisoners arrested under the acts. Ended many taxes (Whiskey Tax) Reduced debt 4/22/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Conflict with the Courts Judiciary Act of 1801- Law that let President John Adams fill judgeships with Federalists. John Marshall- Chief Justice of the Supreme Court appointed by president John Adams. Judicial Review- Principle that states that the Supreme Court has the final say in interpreting the Constitution. 4/22/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Marbury v. Madison 1803 Importance: 1.) 1st time Supreme Court exercised power of judicial review. 2.) Strengthened the system of checks & balances. 4/22/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Today’s Objective Describe how the Democratic-Republican party came to power. Summarize Thomas Jefferson’s view of government and democracy. Describe the importance of Marbury v. Madison 4/22/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.