Thomas Jefferson Quote on Judges and Constitutional Issues

„To consider judges as the ultimate arbiters of all constitutional questions is a very dangerous doctrine indeed, and one which would place us under the despotism of an oligarchy.“

Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson warns of the danger of viewing judges as the ultimate authority in constitutional matters and criticizes oligarchy.
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This quote by Thomas Jefferson warns against the threat to democracy posed by excessive judicial power over constitutional matters.


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Thomas Jefferson quote about judges and constitutional questions

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