44.Today, the federal judiciary, headed by the Supreme Court, is regarded as a co-equal branch of the federal government, along with Congress and
the Executive Branch. But in the first decade of the new republic—from
1790 to 1800—it was very much a junior partner. The Court’s present-day
status—and indeed, the present day status of the federal judiciary—is due
in large part to John Marshall, who served as Chief Justice for thirty-four
years—from 1801 until 1835.
Based on the remarks, with which of the following statements would Chief
Justice Rehnquist agree?
A The Constitution gave equal power to all three branches of government.
B The judicial branch of government is not mentioned in the Constitution.
C The power of judicial review is not explicitly granted in the Constitution.
D The judicial branch of government is much more powerful than the other
two branches.