1. Bell Ringer 10/4
The amendment process was included in the Constitution to
(1) allow for change over time
(2) expand the powers of the president
(3) increase citizen participation in government
(4) limit the authority of the United States
Supreme Court

3. Major Events of Jefferson’s Presidency
Jefferson believed in the good sense of ordinary
people. He promoted a more democratic form
of government.
2. WEAKENING THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
Laissez faire view of economics
(little government involvement)
-Smaller federal departments/ cut federal budget
-Smaller Army and Navy

4. 3. Stronger Supreme Court (against his wishes)
-John Marshall – A Strong Federalist
-In 1803 Marshall decided Marbury vs. Madison
-This created Judicial Review
Vs.
John Marshall
Madison
Marbury

5. Midnight Judges – John Adams appointed
A group of Federal judges on his
Last night in office
Jefferson ordered Madison not to deliver the appointments…

6. Marbury took Madison to court….

7. John Marshall rules in favor of Madison
Claiming the Judiciary Act of 1789 is
Unconstitutional…
Jefferson agrees with the ruling…thinking
He has won….
Actually, he unknowingly strengthened
the federal government by agreeing that
The Supreme Court could rule a law
unconstitutional.

8. Judicial Review – The Power of the
Supreme Court to declare a law
unconstitutional