The dispute that led to the court case referenced above came about because:
A. Democratic-Republicans contested the results of the Election of 1800 due to the questionable morality of the newly elected Vice President, Aaron Burr.
B. anti-Federalists refused to ratify the Constitution due to its neglect of clauses guaranteeing states’ rights and individual civil liberties.
C. Federalists argued for a strict interpretation of the Constitution that would limit the power of the executive branch, meaning that the President did not have the right to make judicial appointments.
D. Federalists attempted to assert their power through the judiciary branch in the face of Democratic-Republican victories in the executive and legislative branches.
Answer:D
The dispute that led to the court case referenced above came about because:
A. Democratic-Republicans contested the results of the Election of 1800 due to the questionable morality of the newly elected Vice President, Aaron Burr. B. anti-Federalists refused to ratify the Constitution due to its neglect of clauses guaranteeing states’ rights and individual civil liberties. C. Federalists argued for a strict interpretation of the Constitution that would limit the power of the executive branch, meaning that the President did not have the right to make judicial appointments. D. Federalists attempted to assert their power through the judiciary branch in the face of Democratic-Republican victories in the executive and legislative branches.
Explanation: Federalists attempted to assert their power through the judiciary branch in the face of Democratic-Republican victories in the executive and legislative branches.=, hence a court ruling establishing checks and balances of power within the Federal government was created.