Title
[Document, 1793 August 08]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
August 08, 1793
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Check and balance system of the Constitution, and the Supreme Court being one of last resort, are strong arguments against their giving advisory opinions to the President. They note the power of President to call upon departments for advice is particularly limited to executive departments. Regret any embarrassment this may cause the administration.
Identifier
columbia.jay.08444