Why did an enumerated power of the judicial branch, in combination with the opinion in Marbury v. Madison, lead some to question the authority of the Supreme Court?
a)The power to prosecute treason established by the Constitution conflicted with the Supreme Court's establishment of judicial review in the case.
b)The even number of justices on the Supreme Court as listed in the Constitution created a situation in which judicial review could lead to a tied court.
c)The long tenure granted the justices of the Supreme Court in the Constitution, combined with judicial review, made it difficult for other branches to check the judiciary's power.
d)The jurisdiction set forth for the Supreme Court by the Constitution was expanded by the case, leaving the judiciary as a significantly more powerful branch of government than the others.
i think it is c.
I agree.
No, the correct answer is d) The jurisdiction set forth for the Supreme Court by the Constitution was expanded by the case, leaving the judiciary as a significantly more powerful branch of government than the others. Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review, which gives the Supreme Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional. This expansion of their power led some individuals to question the authority of the Supreme Court and whether it exceeded the powers granted to it by the Constitution.
To determine the correct answer, let's break down the options and analyze the relationship between the enumerated power of the judicial branch and the opinion in Marbury v. Madison.
a) The power to prosecute treason established by the Constitution is not directly related to the establishment of judicial review in Marbury v. Madison. Therefore, option a can be eliminated.
b) The even number of justices on the Supreme Court listed in the Constitution is not directly connected to the authority of the Court being questioned due to the opinion in Marbury v. Madison. This option can also be eliminated.
c) The long tenure granted to the justices and judicial review in combination can make it difficult for other branches to check the judiciary's power. This option suggests that the authority of the Supreme Court was questioned due to the combination of an enumerated power (judicial review) and the opinion in Marbury v. Madison. This could potentially lead to a situation where the Court's power is unchecked. So, option c holds some merit.
d) The expansion of the Supreme Court's jurisdiction in Marbury v. Madison does not necessarily lead to other branches questioning the Court's authority. Therefore, option d can also be eliminated.
Based on the analysis, option c seems to be the most plausible answer. However, it is always a good practice to cross-reference the information to ensure accuracy.