Thomas Jefferson worried that the courts would overstep their authority and instead of interpreting the law, would begin making law, thus creating an oligarchy--the rule of few over many.
2006-07-01 05:32:29 · 11 answers · asked by Wayne S 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, reading and studying the Federalist Papers and other original thought documents really shows the wisdom God endowed these men with.
Perfect men? Not by any means, but none of us are. Yet they had the vision of what could be and also what could destroy it.
We are seeing this today....
2006-07-01 05:42:14 · answer #1 · answered by montanacowgirlwannabee 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
As a paralegal, yes I did, this is why it is stipulated in the Constitution that there should be a vote of the people before the laws were passed. Unfortunately, it has been taken out of our hands, placed in the hands of the Judges to interpret the laws the way they see fit and amend any law that they choose to.
2006-07-01 18:00:55 · answer #2 · answered by hvnly_spector 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup I learned that in 8th Grade American History.
Sailor Star Fighter, out!
2006-07-01 12:36:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and that is why WE THE PEOPLE need to stand up now. MAKE THE BILL OF RIGHTS MONUMENT IN EVERY STATE paid by WE THE PEOPLE only mybillofrights.org
2006-07-01 12:36:20 · answer #4 · answered by CB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I didn't know that. Did you know that I don't care what Jefferson thought?
2006-07-01 12:36:01 · answer #5 · answered by wildraft1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, which is exactly what has happened in this country today.
2006-07-01 12:37:13 · answer #6 · answered by thearthound 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, but I am not surprised!
2006-07-02 00:46:17 · answer #7 · answered by micky89ss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had heard that, but thanks for reminding us!
Kas
2006-07-01 12:41:28 · answer #8 · answered by scc1fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no and i don't care bout wat jefferson found or thought
2006-07-01 12:37:41 · answer #9 · answered by slipknot_luva_24 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow. i guess you learn something new every day!! thanks!
2006-07-01 12:36:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋