This excerpt comes from a letter Jefferson wrote in response to the Supreme Court’s decision on Marbury v. Madison. What was Jefferson’s greatest concern?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

He was concerned that the decision gave the Supreme Court too much authority.
He was concerned that the decision gave the Supreme Court too much authority.

Jefferson felt that judges were honest men and should not be questioned.
Jefferson felt that judges were honest men and should not be questioned.

He was concerned by the fact that judges were not elected.
He was concerned by the fact that judges were not elected.

Jefferson feels that Congress should advise the supreme court on all constitutional matters.

Answer 1

Jefferson’s greatest concern was that the decision gave the Supreme Court too much authority.