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Flashcards by Niat Habtemariam, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Niat Habtemariam
almost 9 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Who was elected the third president of the United States in 1800? | Thomas Jefferson |
| Who did Thomas Jefferson send to explore Louisiana Territory? | Louis and Clark |
| American farmers were losing money because of what important "port" city being closed? | New Orleans |
| Who does Thomas Jefferson negotiate with to buy New Orleans? | Napoleon, the leader of France. |
| Based on the states' rights theory of the Constitution, what does each state have the authority to do? | Nullify Federal Law |
| What was a major issue dividing the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans? | How large and powerful the state government should be |
| What was one of the ways the Democratic-Republicans viewed the Alien and Sedition Acts? | An attack on the rights of free speech |
| Why did Jefferson call the election of 1800 a peacful revolution? | Power changed hands without violence |
| Alien Acts | Laws against immigrants entering the United States |
| Why did George Washington fear political parties? | George Washington feared that political parties may become to powerful and divide the country. |
| What did the Supreme Court establish with the case Murbury vs. Madison? | The Supreme Court established the precedent of Judicial Review, which meant that the Supreme Court has the final say in interpreting the Constitution. |
| How did Judicial Review affect the balance of the American Government? | This helped create a lasting balance on the three branches. This helped create a check on the Judicial Branch. |
| What event led to the 12th Amendment? | The vote resolved in the tie between Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson in 1800 led to the 12th Amendment. |
| What was one of Thomas Jefferson's accomplishments that led to the United States' size to double? | The Louisiana Purchase |
| What function do third political parties serve the American political system? | The third parties give those promoting a reform a chance to express ideas. |
| What is the major goal of American political parties today? | Their goal is to win the next election |
| Who is the Native American that guided Lewis and Clark? | Sacajawea |
| What was the result of the Embargo Act? | The American economy was hurt so the Embargo Act was repealed. The Intercourse Act replaced the Embargo Act. |