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Who argues that the judiciary's function of interpreting the Constitution and declaring acts contrary to it void necessitates a degree of independence?
Who argues that the judiciary's function of interpreting the Constitution and declaring acts contrary to it void necessitates a degree of independence?
- Alexander Hamilton (correct)
- George Washington
- John Jay
- James Madison
What does Hamilton reject in relation to judicial review?
What does Hamilton reject in relation to judicial review?
- The notion that judicial review implies a superiority of the judiciary over the legislative branch (correct)
- Judicial discretion
- Superiority of the Constitution over the judiciary
- Independence of the judiciary
According to Federalist No. 78, why does Hamilton argue for the permanency of judicial offices?
According to Federalist No. 78, why does Hamilton argue for the permanency of judicial offices?
- To prevent judicial independence
- To ensure periodic appointments
- To secure judicial superiority
- To secure qualified and independent judges (correct)
In Federalist No. 10, who discusses the dangers of factions in a democratic government?
In Federalist No. 10, who discusses the dangers of factions in a democratic government?
How does Madison propose to address the issues caused by factions in Federalist No. 10?
How does Madison propose to address the issues caused by factions in Federalist No. 10?
What key concept is introduced by Madison in controlling the effects of factions in Federalist No. 10?
What key concept is introduced by Madison in controlling the effects of factions in Federalist No. 10?
Which author wrote Federalist No. 39?
Which author wrote Federalist No. 39?
According to Federalist No. 39, what does Madison compare the proposed Constitution to?
According to Federalist No. 39, what does Madison compare the proposed Constitution to?
What is the central idea of Federalist No. 68?
What is the central idea of Federalist No. 68?
According to Federalist No. 68, what is the significance of the people's input in choosing the President?
According to Federalist No. 68, what is the significance of the people's input in choosing the President?
What does Hamilton argue about having several electors chosen by each state, voting separately and in their respective states?
What does Hamilton argue about having several electors chosen by each state, voting separately and in their respective states?
What does Hamilton emphasize about the method of appointing the President?
What does Hamilton emphasize about the method of appointing the President?
What is one of the desired advantages highlighted by Hamilton for having men chosen by the people in electing the President?
What is one of the desired advantages highlighted by Hamilton for having men chosen by the people in electing the President?
What does Hamilton praise the Constitution for guarding against in relation to the President's appointment?
What does Hamilton praise the Constitution for guarding against in relation to the President's appointment?
What does Hamilton argue about making the President's re-election depend on a special body of representatives?
What does Hamilton argue about making the President's re-election depend on a special body of representatives?
According to Federalist No. 68, why is it important to divide and arrange powers as a safeguard against potential abuses?
According to Federalist No. 68, why is it important to divide and arrange powers as a safeguard against potential abuses?
What does Hamilton believe about ambition and government?
What does Hamilton believe about ambition and government?
What does Hamilton emphasize about the federal system in relation to individual rights?
What does Hamilton emphasize about the federal system in relation to individual rights?
According to Federalist No. 78, which branch of government does Alexander Hamilton consider the least dangerous?
According to Federalist No. 78, which branch of government does Alexander Hamilton consider the least dangerous?
What is the proposed tenure for judges appointed by the United States, according to Federalist No. 78?
What is the proposed tenure for judges appointed by the United States, according to Federalist No. 78?
What does Hamilton consider valuable for maintaining an impartial judiciary in Federalist No. 78?
What does Hamilton consider valuable for maintaining an impartial judiciary in Federalist No. 78?
Which branch of government does Hamilton assert the judiciary depends on for the efficacy of its judgments in Federalist No. 78?
Which branch of government does Hamilton assert the judiciary depends on for the efficacy of its judgments in Federalist No. 78?
What does Hamilton emphasize will be confined to the current discussion in Federalist No. 78?
What does Hamilton emphasize will be confined to the current discussion in Federalist No. 78?
What does Hamilton support as a provision aligning with the most approved state constitutions in Federalist No. 78?
What does Hamilton support as a provision aligning with the most approved state constitutions in Federalist No. 78?
How does Hamilton describe the judiciary's dependence on the other branches of government in Federalist No. 78?
How does Hamilton describe the judiciary's dependence on the other branches of government in Federalist No. 78?
In Federalist No. 78, what is considered to be a standard for continuance in office valuable for maintaining an impartial judiciary?
In Federalist No. 78, what is considered to be a standard for continuance in office valuable for maintaining an impartial judiciary?
What does Hamilton consider valuable for maintaining a federal judicature according to Federalist No. 78?
What does Hamilton consider valuable for maintaining a federal judicature according to Federalist No. 78?
According to Federalist No. 78, what does Hamilton emphasize as established in previous Federalist Papers?
According to Federalist No. 78, what does Hamilton emphasize as established in previous Federalist Papers?
