Election Of 1800 Research Paper

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The Election of 1800 occurred between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson; both strong, influential individuals during the 18th and 19th century. The Election of 1800 transpired as the Revolution of 1800 due to several changes in once lasting concepts and ideas. Few concepts from past presidencies remained such as politics and economics; this change signified revolution. Even though foreign policy and neutrality remained the same , the election influenced several changes in politics, judiciary, and economics because of the result of the election , the Marbury vs Madison case, and the embargo act of 1807. Politics changed due to one sole reason, the winner of the election, which influenced a shift in political parties. Jefferson identified as a Democratic-Republican, whereas Adams identified as a Federalist. Federalists ruled over politics and economics many years prior to the election due to their beliefs and the shift illustrated great change. Democratic Republicans desired control by the people, strong state governments, and strict interpretation of the Constitution, whereas Federalists desired control by rich, educated people, strong central government, and loose interpretation of the Constitution. Therefore, when Jefferson won, his …show more content…

Madison case and its ruling. Marbury vs. Madison, a case in which William Marbury petitioned the Supreme Court due to him not getting his commission from James Madison. The ruling established judicial review, which describes the power of the courts to review and express whether a law can be constitutional. The ruling in the case strengthened and expanded the Supreme Court because it helped illustrate the unconstitutionality of the 1789 Judiciary Act. Federalists enacted the Judiciary Act of 1789 to expand their control of the federal court system. The act, later repealed in 1802, halted Federalists attempt to expand their control of the federal court

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