1. Jefferson Takes Office
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2. Objectives Describe the outcome of the election of 1800
Explain Jefferson’s policies as President
Discuss the importance of Marbury v. Madison

3. Section Focus Question
How did Jefferson chart a new course for the government?

4. A Bitter Campaign
Presidential election of was VICIOUSLY CONTESTED
Federalists threatened a civil war if Jefferson were elected
Republicans accused John Adams of wanting to create a monarchy

5. Jefferson beat Adams, but so did running mate, Aaron Burr
Jefferson and Aaron Burr both received 73 electoral votes
For 6 days, the House was deadlocked
On the 36th vote, Jefferson won
To avoid this situation in the future, the 12th Amendment changed how electors voted
Beginning in 1804, electors would vote separately on President and Vice President

6. The first president in Washington, D.C.
Walked inauguration, instead of riding in a fancy carriage
Ending the custom of “bowing to the president”; instead shook hands

7. “Revolution of 1800”
Jefferson’s first goal was to limit the federal government’s power over the states and citizens
Didn’t want the Federal Government to be involved in economic affairs: LAISSEZ-FAIRE
Laissez-faire: the government should not interfere in the economy

8. New Republican Policies
Reduced the number of people in government
Fired all tax collectors
Cut the number of U.S. diplomats
Smaller military
Eliminated all federal taxes inside the country

9. Marbury v. Madison
Judicial review: the authority of the Supreme Court to strike down unconstitutional laws
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