Asked by Dylan Knezevich on Apr 24, 2024
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What did the framers call the "least dangerous branch" of American government?
A) Congress
B) the Supreme Court
C) the president
D) the bureaucracy
Framers
The individuals who were involved in writing and adopting the United States Constitution, including prominent figures like James Madison and Alexander Hamilton.
American Government
The political system of the United States, consisting of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches at both federal and state levels.
Least Dangerous Branch
A term referring to the judiciary, suggesting that compared to the executive and legislative branches, it has the least capacity to threaten democracy or abuse power.
- Understand the structure and functions of the American legal system, including the roles of different branches of government.
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Nur Amira ArshadMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The framers of the Constitution referred to the Supreme Court as the "least dangerous branch" because they have the power of judicial review and can strike down laws and actions that are unconstitutional, but they do not have the power of enforcement like the executive branch or the power of the purse like Congress. Therefore, they are less likely to be able to abuse their power and are considered the least threatening to democracy.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the structure and functions of the American legal system, including the roles of different branches of government.