1. Topic: Assessing the Domestic Policies of Jefferson’s Presidency

3. The Election of 1800 Bitter election divisions
South vs. New England
Brief controversy in results
12th Amendment fixes it
Jefferson victorious
“we are all republicans, we are all federalists”
Promises moderation
“restoration” of American values
A “revolution”?
Peaceful transfer of political power
Weakening Federalist party (death of Hamilton)

4. Jefferson’s Domestic Policies
Supports popular democracy
Repeals Alien and Sedition Acts
Reduces federal spending
“less government is good government”
Laissez Faire Capitalism in America? (Appleby)
Restraint in replacing government officials
Financial policies:
Ends excise taxes
Keeps the rest of Hamilton’s polices
Renews Bank of US
Reduction of national debt; balanced budget
Albert Gallatin (Treasury)

5. Jefferson’s conflict with the Supreme Court
1801: Adams’ “Midnight Judges”
Judiciary Act 1801
Federalists remain in judicial branch
Chief Justice John Marshall
Strengthened federal government
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Judicial Review
Judge Samuel Chase Incident

7. Conclusion
How does Jefferson’s domestic policies compare with that of Washington’s administration? Explain your answer in 3-4 sentences.