Question

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The opinion [Marbury v. Madison] which gives to the judges the right to decide what laws are constitutional and what not, not only for themselves … but for the Legislature and Executive also … would make the Judiciary a [tyrannical] branch.

—Thomas Jefferson, letter to Abigail Adams, 1804

Use the quote to answer the question:

What is Thomas Jefferson worried about after the Supreme Court's decision on Marbury v. Madison?

(1 point)
Responses

He is worried that he will be impeached from office by the Supreme Court
He is worried that he will be impeached from office by the Supreme Court

He thinks that the Supreme Court may have too much power
He thinks that the Supreme Court may have too much power

He is worried that Congress is going to use the power of Judicial Review
He is worried that Congress is going to use the power of Judicial Review

He thinks that the Supreme Court won't have enough power.

Answer 1

He thinks that the Supreme Court may have too much power.