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How did the Federalists try to continue their control over the judiciary after losing control of the presidency and Congress to the Democratic Republicans?

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The Democratic-Republican victory in the 1800 election began a long run of Republican political success. In spite of Federalists' departure from most elective offices, they remained a powerful force in American life especially through their leading position among federal judges. In the final months of Adams' administration he enlarged the federal judiciary and appointed many new judges.

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