Which of the following is NOT a reason the Founding Fathers wanted the passing of laws to be difficult? Large-scale dramatic reform is difficult to pass and that the status quo is more likely to win the day. Difficulty of passing legislation through both houses makes it less likely that Congress will act on instincts or without the necessary debates It is difficult for a single faction or interest group to enact laws and restrictions that would unfairly favor it. Difficulty passing laws is a good excuse for not getting anything done in Congress Which of the following best defines original jurisdiction? where a case is heard for the first time where a crime is committed a court hears a case on appeal from a lower court and may change the lower court's decision The court that gets to establish precedent