Unit 1-President Adams-Lesson 5-Lame Duck Adams

Question 1

What made Adams a lame duck?

Answer 1

Because he lost the election of 1800

Question 2

What did Adams want during this time

Answer 2

For his party the Federalists to still have a say in the Dem-Gov. government

Question 3

What did Adams do in the final hours of his presidency?

Answer 3

appointed many judges, known as the “midnight judges,” in the final hours of his presidency to ensure Federalist influence in the judiciary.

Question 4

How many judges and justices did he appoint?

Answer 4

68 judges and 42 justices of the peace all supporters of the Federalsits

Question 5

What midnight judge sued to get his job when Thomas Jefferson took over as President?

Answer 5

Willaim Marbury

Question 6

Who established Judicial Review

Answer 6

The Supreme Court

Question 7

What is Judicial Review

Answer 7

Means that only the Supreme Court can determine if a law is unconstitutional

Question 8

What did Judicial Review strenghten?

Answer 8

Checks & Balances