1. 9-1 The Republicans Take Power

2. Thomas Jefferson 3 rd President (Republican) & Aaron Burr was Vice President

3. 12 th Amendment requires electors to vote for the president and Vice President on separate ballots

4. Jefferson’s Goals -wise & frugal government the support of state governments in all their rights reduce the power of the federal government

5. Jefferson & the courts much of the bitterness between the Federalists & Republicans resulted from a fight over control of the federal courts

6. Marbury v. Madison - John Marshall (chief justice) – extended the power of the court & broadened federal power at the expense of the states

7. Marbury v. Madison Continued - established JUDICIAL REVIEW 1. Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land 2. When there is a conflict between the law & the constitution, the Constitution must be followed 3. The Judicial branch has a duty to uphold the Constitution

8. Partner Talk How is judicial review an example of checks and balances? Why is judicial review an important power for the judicial branch?

9. Louisiana Purchase - In 1803 Jefferson purchased the Louisiana territory from France for $15 Million; DOUBLED the size of the U.S.

10. Partner Talk Jefferson was a Democratic – Republican. Democratic – Republicans believed in a strict interpretation of the constitution, which is why Jefferson almost didn’t purchase the Louisiana Territory. Even though the constitution doesn’t specifically say the president can buy land – discuss at least 3 reasons why you think Jefferson chose to make this important purchase.

11. Lewis & Clark - Meriwether Lewis and William Clark headed the expedition to explore The Louisiana Territory

12. Expedition Route

13. Lewis & Clark Continued -when the expedition returned in 1806, it had collected valuable info on people, plants, animals, & the geography of the West. The journey provided inspiration to a nation of people eager to move west