Jeffersons View On Judiciary

Summary

Thomas Jefferson warned against judges having ultimate authority over constitutional matters, fearing it could lead to despotism. He believed judges, like others, are prone to biases and ambitions. Jefferson emphasized the importance of maintaining a balance of power among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, ensuring they remain co-equal and independent to prevent any single group from becoming too powerful. This perspective highlights the need for checks and balances within the government to safeguard against the concentration of power.

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so he's not saying that court don't have any authority over the executive branch, because I saw a trump supporter quoting this , out of context, claiming he was
You're correct. Jefferson wasn't saying that courts have no authority over the executive branch. Instead, he was cautioning against viewing judges as the ultimate authority on constitutional matters. He believed in a balance where all branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial) are co-equal and should check each other's powers to prevent despotism.