Federalist Paper #78

Who is the author of Federalist Paper No. 78?

• James Madison

• John Jay

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

What is the main focus of Federalist Paper No. 78?

• The legislative process of the United States.

• The judicial branch's role in American governance.

• The executive powers of the President.

• The electoral system of the United States.

What concept, outlined in Federalist Paper No. 78, is foundational to the balance of powers in the U.S. Constitution?

• Executive Privilege

• Judicial Review

• Legislative Oversight

• Federalism

According to Federalist Paper No. 78, why is the judiciary considered the "least dangerous" branch of government?

• It has the power to enforce its own rulings.

• It has the power to make/pass laws.

• It has no influence over the "sword" or the "purse."

• It is the most transparent branch - most "open/honest."

Why does Hamilton believe the judiciary must be independent?

• To ensure fair and impartial justice - protect from the masses & political pressures.

• To increase the power of the judiciary.

• To make the judiciary dependent/reliant on the legislative branch.

• To allow for judicial decisions to be influenced by public opinion.

What is judicial review?

• The power of the judiciary to interpret the law - unconstitutional or not??

• The ability of the judiciary to enforce taxes.

• The process by which the judiciary can elect government officials.

• The judiciary's role in drafting legislation.

How does Hamilton JUSTIFY the LIFETIME appointment of judges?

• By stating it is necessary for judges to have job security - focus instead on preserving citizens' rights.

• By arguing that it encourages corruption within the judiciary.

• By claiming it will make judges biased towards the executive branch.

• By suggesting it will lead to frequent changes in the law.

FED #78 argues for the importance of a written Constitution by asserting that a written Constitution helps to protect individual freedoms.

• TRUE

• FALSE