1. Chapter 10 The Jefferson Era
Section 10-1
Jeffersonian Democracy
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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
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3. 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.”
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Votes Received
John Adams 65
Thomas Jefferson 73
Aaron Burr
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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
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6. 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.
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7. 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
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8. 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.
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Marbury v. Madison 1803
Importance:
1.) 1st time Supreme Court exercised power of judicial review.
2.) Strengthened the system of checks & balances.
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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
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