Asked by Margaret Fomin on Sep 27, 2024
During the Constitutional Convention,a "departmentalist" was someone who believed that
A) each branch of the new government would interpret the Constitution as it applied to its own actions rather than having the Supreme Court be the sole interpreter of the Constitution.
B) the Supreme Court should be the sole interpreter of the Constitution and that each branch of the new government would have its actions subjected to strict judicial scrutiny.
C) the new government should have only two branches,the executive and the legislative,and no judiciary.
D) the judiciary should appoint its own justices and the president should not be empowered to nominate Supreme Court justices.
Departmentalist
A theory in U.S. constitutional law holding that each branch of the government has the authority to interpret the Constitution in its administration of its own powers.
Supreme Court Interpreter
The term "Supreme Court interpreter" generally refers to the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution, laws, and statutes of the United States.
Judicial Scrutiny
The careful examination or review by a court, particularly regarding the constitutionality of laws and government actions.
- Learn about the essential principles of judicial review and its role in shaping American law and political structures.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the essential principles of judicial review and its role in shaping American law and political structures.