Read Vice President Aaron Burr’s quote about the Senate. [The Senate] is a sanctuary; a citadel of law, of order, and of liberty; and it is here - it is here, in this exalted refuge; here, if anywhere, will resistance be made to the storms of political phrensy and the silent arts of corruption. What was Burr most likely saying about the Senate?
Answer
A
The Senate is the stable, righteous, and reliable arm of government.
B
The Senate can exist without the need for another arm of Congress.
C
The Senate is the lower house not just in name, but in action.
D
The Senate can be counted on to encourage rebellion and discord.
Explanation
Burr describes the Senate as a “sanctuary” and “citadel” of law, order, and liberty. He says it can resist political frenzy and corruption, suggesting that it is a stable and dependable part of government. Therefore, choice C, “The Senate is the stable, righteous, and reliable arm of government,” best captures his meaning.
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