The Republicans Take Power Mr. Horohoe

The Candidates The Federalists ran President John Adams and Charles Pinckney against the Democratic Republican candidate, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.

Election Results

Election Deadlock Both Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr received 73 votes in the electoral college At the time each candidate was elected individually and not as a ticket.

Jefferson becomes President Thomas Jefferson is given the Presidency, in large part thanks to Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton convinced some Federalists voters in the House of Representatives to vote against Aaron Burr.

Adams’ Final Night John Adams appointed several Federalist judges and political allies to key positions throughout the government on his final night in office. He did this in order to make life as difficult as possible for Thomas Jefferson.

Jefferson’s Policies Jefferson believed in the concept of “laissez-faire”, a French term meaning hands off. This meant that he wanted the government to be less involved than it currently was.

Marbury v. Madison This court cases established a new process called Judicial Review which set 3 rules 1.The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. 2.If in conflict with another law, the Constitution must be followed 3.The judicial branch decides if a law must be nullified, canceled or ruled unconstitutional.

Louisiana Purchase

Your Assignment Imagine you are asked by President Jefferson to go explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory. With a partner you will be creating supply lists of things that you believe you may want to bring with you.