Federalist No. 78

Quotes

1. "...in a government in which they are separated from eachother, the judiciary, from the nature of its functions, will always be the least dangerous to the political rights of the Constitution." - I chose this quote because it shows how the Judicial branch cannot be intruded by political parties and must do everything constitutionally.

2. "it may truly be said to have neither FORCE nor WILL, but merely judgement; and must ultimately depend upon the aid of the executive arm even for the efficacy of its judgments." - This quote shows how the judicial branch cannot enforce any laws, they simply judge based on them.

3. "They ought to regulate their decisions by the fundamental laws, rather than by those which are not fundamental." - This quote tells that  the Judicial branch must make their rulings based on constitutional laws rather than personal beliefs.

4. "A constitution is, in fact, and must be regarded by the judges, as a fundamental law. It therefore belongs to them to ascertain its meaning, as well as the meaning of any particular act proceeding from the legislative body." - This quote is telling how the judges must use the constitution as a basis for all rulings which they make, and for any laws regarding the legislative branch.

5. "...all judges who may be appointed by the United States are to hold their offices DURING GOOD BEHAVIOR; which is conformable to the most approved of the state constitutions and among the rest, to that of the state." - This quote is describing how all judges that are appointed by the United States will serve life-terms in their position.

Questions.

1. How do the three branches differ, considering the fact that judges serve life terms?
2. Is it clearly evident that the Judicial branch is the least powerful of the three branches?
3. If Hamilton were alive today, would he be pleased with the way we follow the Constitution?
4. Are judges believed to have the most responsibility for protecting the rights of citizens?
5. How would Hamilton respond to some of our key court cases if he were here today? Would he agree or disagree with some of the decisions that have been made?

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