"All the rights secured to the citizens under the Constitution are worth nothing, and a mere bubble, except guaranteed to them by an independent and virtuous [good] Judiciary [courts]."

How does this statement reflect the Democratic-Republicans' feelings about the role of the central government as it relates to individual rights?

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"All the rights secured to the citizens under the Constitution are worth nothing, and a mere bubble, except guaranteed to them by an independent and virtuous [good] Judiciary [courts]." 

How does this statement reflect the Democratic-Republicans' feelings about the role of the central government as it relates to individual rights?

anonymous · Answer

A strong central government is essential in ensuring individual Constitutional rights.

 The central government should limit the rights of individuals listed in the Constitution.

 The central government should work to protect the Constitutional rights of the individual.

 The Constitution is a flexible document and should be interpreted by the central government.

anonymous · Answer

A?

nurali · Answer

i think may be  The central government should work to protect the Constitutional rights of the individual.

anonymous · Answer

Democratic Republicans- 
(Jackson, Jefferson, Madison)
*believed in states rights and opposed a strong central gov’t
*against a national bank
*strict following and interpretation of Constitution
*against gov’t funding for internal improvements for states (roads, canals, etc)
*high level of support from Southern and Western states

anonymous · Answer

thought maybe that would help out. xD 
I'm a bit confused.