29 Questions
In Federalist No. 78, Alexander Hamilton primarily discusses which department of the proposed government?
The judiciary department
According to Hamilton, how long are judges appointed by the United States supposed to hold their offices?
During good behavior
What does Hamilton consider as valuable for maintaining an impartial judiciary?
The concept of good behavior as a standard
According to Hamilton, which branch of government is considered the least dangerous?
The judiciary branch
What does Hamilton mention as lacking in the judiciary branch?
Force and will
What is the proposed tenure for judges according to Hamilton in Federalist No. 78?
During good behavior
What is the central idea of Federalist No. 68?
Ensuring that each department remains independent
According to Alexander Hamilton, what is the significance of the people's input in choosing the President?
It ensures that a small number of persons chosen by their fellow-citizens will possess the necessary information and discernment
What does Hamilton mention as a way to reduce the likelihood of extraordinary or violent movements during the election process?
Having several electors chosen by each state voting separately and in their respective states
What does Hamilton praise the Constitution for guarding against in the election process?
Corruption, intrigue, and foreign influence
What does Hamilton argue ensures the Executive's independence from influences that could compromise his duty?
Making the President's re-election depend on a special body of representatives chosen by the society for this purpose alone
What does Federalist No. 68 emphasize about the mode of electing the President?
The importance of immediate act of the American people in choosing a person for such a significant trust
What is one reason given by Hamilton for selecting individuals capable of analyzing the qualities required for the presidential office?
To ensure that they possess the necessary information and discernment
What does Hamilton argue against regarding appointing members across departments?
Allowing an undue concentration of power
According to Federalist No. 68, what does dividing and arranging powers as a safeguard help mitigate?
The dominance of legislative authority in a republican government
What does Hamilton argue should counteract ambition according to Federalist No. 68?
Ambition, with each branch having means to resist encroachments from others
What is emphasized as an effective protector of civil rights according to Federalist No. 68?
The vastness of the republic accommodating a multitude of interests and classes
In Federalist No. 78, what does Alexander Hamilton argue about the judiciary's function?
That it necessitates a degree of independence
According to James Madison in Federalist No. 10, what is the main solution proposed to control the effects of factions?
Creating a large republic with elected representatives
What is one of the key differences between a democracy and a republic as highlighted by James Madison in Federalist No. 10?
The delegation of government to a small number of elected representatives in a republic
According to James Madison in Federalist No. 39, how does he define a republic?
A government deriving powers from the people and administered by officials chosen by them for a limited period
In Federalist No. 51, what does the author explore the necessity of within the government structure?
Maintaining checks and balances
According to Alexander Hamilton in Federalist No. 78, what does he argue about judicial review?
It implies a superiority of the judiciary over the legislative branch
What does James Madison argue about factions in Federalist No. 10?
They are rooted in human nature and arise from differences in opinions, interests, and property
According to James Madison in Federalist No. 39, what is unique about the proposed Constitution's combination of federal and national elements?
It is a combination of both federal and national elements
What is emphasized as an effective protector of civil rights according to Federalist No. 51?
The division and arrangement of powers as a safeguard
According to James Madison in Federalist No. 39, how does he define a republic?
A government deriving powers from the people and administered by officials chosen by them for a limited period
According to Alexander Hamilton in Federalist No. 78, why does he argue for the permanency of judicial offices?
To secure qualified and independent judges due to the voluminous code of laws in a free government
What does James Madison argue about factions in Federalist No. 10?
They are rooted in human nature and arise from differences in opinions, interests, and property
Explore the key points and arguments in Federalist No. 78, where Alexander Hamilton discusses the judiciary department of the proposed government under the Constitution. Learn about the appointment and tenure of judges, and the role of the judiciary in safeguarding the Constitution and individual rights.
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