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Who created the Supreme Court?
The Founding Fathers created the United States Supreme Court in the United States Constitution. It is the highest court in the United States.
What did the supreme court expect the dred Scott desicision to do?
Presumably put the clock back to the days of the Founding Fathers.
Would the Founding Fathers think the modern US Supreme Court abuses its power?
The Founding Fathers would likely have differing opinions on the topic. Jefferson, for instance, would feel the Supreme Court is abusing its power; he even felt judicial review overstepped Constitutional limits. Others, however, such as Hamilton and Madison, were (and would probably be) more open to the decisions the Supreme Court has made.
Which person who signed the Declaration of Independence was appointed to the Supreme Court by George Washington?
Both JAMES WILSON and SAMUEL CHASE were signatories of the Declaration of Independence who were later appointed to the US Supreme Court by George Washington. There were other Founding Fathers, like John Jay who were appointed to the US Supreme Court under Washington, but they were not signatories to the Declaration of Independence.
Which state did James Wilson represent?
James Wilson represented the state of Pennsylvania. Wilson was one of the Founding Fathers and was one of the first judges appointed to the Supreme Court.
When writing the original US constitution the founding fathers believed that once these officials were in office they would be protected from political pressures because they served life?
Supreme Court Justices.
Who was the founding father from Pennsylvania who was a member of the supreme court?
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Why did the founding fathers create independent institution like the supreme court?
The Founding Fathers created independent institutions like the Supreme Court to ensure a system of checks and balances within the government, preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful. They believed that an impartial judiciary would uphold the rule of law and protect individual rights, acting as a safeguard against potential abuses of power by the legislative and executive branches. This independence allows the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution objectively, ensuring justice is administered fairly and equitably.
What was John Jay contributions to society?
John Jay was an American diplomat, statesman, and one of the original Founding Fathers. He was one of the signers of the Treaty of Paris, and the country's first Supreme Court Justice. His crowning achievement in diplomacy was the Treaty of London in 1794.
What founding father from Pennsylvania who was a member of the first Supreme Court?
James Wilson
Was Dred Scott v. Sanford overturned by the amending of the constitution?
Not amending. Interpreting. The Supreme Court ruled that when the Founding Fathers declared that a man's property was sacred, they would have included slaves within their definition of property.
Why did the founding fathers write the ninth amendment?
The Founding Fathers attempted to cover all bases, making sure each person was protected by the Constitution, although they may not be named. However, the vagueness of the Ninth Amendment has caused a lot of confusion, and can be interpreted different ways depending on whether the sitting supreme court justices are progressive leaning or conservative.
