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In Federalist No. 78, Alexander Hamilton primarily discusses which department of the proposed government?
In Federalist No. 78, Alexander Hamilton primarily discusses which department of the proposed government?
- The judiciary department (correct)
- The defense department
- The executive department
- The legislative department
According to Hamilton, how long are judges appointed by the United States supposed to hold their offices?
According to Hamilton, how long are judges appointed by the United States supposed to hold their offices?
- For life
- For a term of 10 years
- At the discretion of the president
- During good behavior (correct)
What does Hamilton consider as valuable for maintaining an impartial judiciary?
What does Hamilton consider as valuable for maintaining an impartial judiciary?
- The concept of good behavior as a standard (correct)
- Lengthy terms for judges
- Political affiliations
- Direct election of judges by citizens
According to Hamilton, which branch of government is considered the least dangerous?
According to Hamilton, which branch of government is considered the least dangerous?
What does Hamilton mention as lacking in the judiciary branch?
What does Hamilton mention as lacking in the judiciary branch?
What is the proposed tenure for judges according to Hamilton in Federalist No. 78?
What is the proposed tenure for judges according to Hamilton in Federalist No. 78?
What is the central idea of Federalist No. 68?
What is the central idea of Federalist No. 68?
According to Alexander Hamilton, what is the significance of the people's input in choosing the President?
According to Alexander Hamilton, what is the significance of the people's input in choosing the President?
What does Hamilton mention as a way to reduce the likelihood of extraordinary or violent movements during the election process?
What does Hamilton mention as a way to reduce the likelihood of extraordinary or violent movements during the election process?
What does Hamilton praise the Constitution for guarding against in the election process?
What does Hamilton praise the Constitution for guarding against in the election process?
What does Hamilton argue ensures the Executive's independence from influences that could compromise his duty?
What does Hamilton argue ensures the Executive's independence from influences that could compromise his duty?
What does Federalist No. 68 emphasize about the mode of electing the President?
What does Federalist No. 68 emphasize about the mode of electing the President?
What is one reason given by Hamilton for selecting individuals capable of analyzing the qualities required for the presidential office?
What is one reason given by Hamilton for selecting individuals capable of analyzing the qualities required for the presidential office?
What does Hamilton argue against regarding appointing members across departments?
What does Hamilton argue against regarding appointing members across departments?
According to Federalist No. 68, what does dividing and arranging powers as a safeguard help mitigate?
According to Federalist No. 68, what does dividing and arranging powers as a safeguard help mitigate?
What does Hamilton argue should counteract ambition according to Federalist No. 68?
What does Hamilton argue should counteract ambition according to Federalist No. 68?
What is emphasized as an effective protector of civil rights according to Federalist No. 68?
What is emphasized as an effective protector of civil rights according to Federalist No. 68?
In Federalist No. 78, what does Alexander Hamilton argue about the judiciary's function?
In Federalist No. 78, what does Alexander Hamilton argue about the judiciary's function?
According to James Madison in Federalist No. 10, what is the main solution proposed to control the effects of factions?
According to James Madison in Federalist No. 10, what is the main solution proposed to control the effects of factions?
What is one of the key differences between a democracy and a republic as highlighted by James Madison in Federalist No. 10?
What is one of the key differences between a democracy and a republic as highlighted by James Madison in Federalist No. 10?
According to James Madison in Federalist No. 39, how does he define a republic?
According to James Madison in Federalist No. 39, how does he define a republic?
In Federalist No. 51, what does the author explore the necessity of within the government structure?
In Federalist No. 51, what does the author explore the necessity of within the government structure?
According to Alexander Hamilton in Federalist No. 78, what does he argue about judicial review?
According to Alexander Hamilton in Federalist No. 78, what does he argue about judicial review?
What does James Madison argue about factions in Federalist No. 10?
What does James Madison argue about factions in Federalist No. 10?
According to James Madison in Federalist No. 39, what is unique about the proposed Constitution's combination of federal and national elements?
According to James Madison in Federalist No. 39, what is unique about the proposed Constitution's combination of federal and national elements?
What is emphasized as an effective protector of civil rights according to Federalist No. 51?
What is emphasized as an effective protector of civil rights according to Federalist No. 51?
According to James Madison in Federalist No. 39, how does he define a republic?
According to James Madison in Federalist No. 39, how does he define a republic?
According to Alexander Hamilton in Federalist No. 78, why does he argue for the permanency of judicial offices?
According to Alexander Hamilton in Federalist No. 78, why does he argue for the permanency of judicial offices?
What does James Madison argue about factions in Federalist No. 10?
What does James Madison argue about factions in Federalist No. 10?
