Which political party was most threatened by the establishment of judicial review in 1803?
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Correct answer: The Democratic-Republican Party
The Democratic-Republicans, led by Jefferson, favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution and were wary of federal judicial power. They viewed judicial review as an elitist check on the will of the people expressed through the elected branches.
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