The Federalist Argument — Publius
No. 78
AP
The Judiciary Department
Hamilton's case for life tenure, judicial independence, and the power of courts to void unconstitutional acts.
No. 79
Judicial Compensation
Why judges must have secure salaries to remain independent of legislative pressure.
No. 80
Extent of Judicial Power
Hamilton on the scope of federal judicial jurisdiction — why it must be broad to keep law uniform.
No. 81
Appellate Jurisdiction
On the appellate structure and the impossibility of Congress being its own judge.
The Anti-Federalist Response
Brutus
Essay XI — Judicial Review
Brutus predicts that judges will expand federal power without check — their interpretations will be final and unreviewable.
Brutus
Essay XII — Judicial Power
On the consequences of an unchecked court that can void state laws on nearly any pretext.
Brutus
Essay XV — The Judiciary Continued
Brutus's final argument: the judiciary will absorb all power, and the Constitution provides no remedy.
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