8th grade; Jefferson Takes Office

1. The Election of 1800:

• Both Thomas Jefferson and Arron Burr received 73 vote in the electoral college.
• The House of Representatives was responsible for deciding the tie.
• After 35 elections the House of Representatives was finally able to vote Jefferson in on the 36th ballot.
• Arron Burr became the vice- president.

   2.    Jefferson's Philosophy:

• Tried to calm America's fighting by promoting a common way of life.
• Wanted the U.S. to be a nation of small independent farmers.
• Believed in strong morals and democratic values.
• Behaved like more like a gentleman than a politician.
• Only had round table in the home so that guest all ate as equals.(no head of the table)
• Epitaph said nothing about him being the President of the United States of America.

   3.  Marbury vs. Madison:

• Case established the principle of  Judicial Review: Supreme Court has last say in what is Constitutional.
• Established a true "check and balance" between the three branches of Government.

Assignment:

1. Copy notes from above.
2. Answer the two 8th grade poll questions.