1.What reason did Jefferson give for the Louisiana Purchase being constitutional?
A.He declared the purchase was in the best interest of the American people.
B. He claimed that the “necessary and proper” clause in the Constitution gave the President the power to buy land.
C. He argued that the Constitution allowed the President to make treaties and the Louisiana Purchase was part of a treaty.
D. He reasoned that the Constitution did not specifically forbid the President from buying land.
2.What precedent was set by the election of 1800?
A. The Electoral College must confirm the outcome of the popular vote.
B. Political power will transfer peacefully from one party to another party.
C. Presidents and Vice Presidents must be from the same party.
D. A President should serve no more than two terms in office.
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