THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
WAR OF 1812
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Question
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Why were the Democratic-Republicans upset about the midnight judge appointments?
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They felt it was a sneaky move by Adams.
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They felt it made the antifederalists stronger.
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They felt it made the judicial branch ineffective.
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They felt it harmed British and American relations.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The new judges were known as the Midnight Judges because Adams was said to be signing their appointments at midnight prior to President Thomas Jefferson’s inauguration.
Detailed explanation-2: -Outgoing President John Adams quickly filled the new positions with Federalist lifetime appointees, known as the “midnight judges.” When Democratic-Republicans gained a majority in Congress the following year, they repealed the 1801 act and abolished the new judgeships.
Detailed explanation-3: -noun. : an appointment to political office made during the last hours of the term of office of the person in whom the right of making such appointment is vested.
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