Should the federal judiciary be the last line of defense in protecting Americans’ constitutional rights and liberties? Why or why not? And if not, what other institution or group of people should have this responsibility? Be specific: How would another actor or group protect rights and liberties better than federal judges, and ultimately the Supreme Court, do today?

During the 1920s, the federal reserve increased the money supply and kept interest rates very low, encouraging consumer spending and the brisk borrowing of money. business investment and the expansion of businesses grew rapidly during the 1920 to meet the needs of this huge consumer spending. however, during the crash of 1929, the federal reserve reversed its expansionary monetary policy and cut off the money supply by almost 30%, causing banks to not have enough currency on hand when depositors wanted their hard-earned money. after reading the prompt, what can you surmise happened next that contributed to the great depression? a) black tuesday b) collapse of banks c) high unemployment d) election of franklin d. roosevelt