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Question

1. What was the Federalist view of government?

2. What was the Anti- Federalist view of government?

3. Why did the Federalists and Anti- Federalists have different viewpoints?

4. How is each side's viewpoint reflected in our political institutions today?

Regarding Federalist

1. Paraphrase Hamilton's purpose and focus for this essay (as outlined in the opening paragraph).

2. What does Hamilton mean when he says "good behavior"?

3. According to Hamilton's argument, why does lifetime appointment secure an "impartial administration of the laws"?

4. What does Hamilton mean by the power of the "sword" and the power of the "purse"?

5. Hamilton claims the judiciary has no influence over either "sword" or "purse." Write_a claim explaining whether there is any way in which the judiciary could potentially influence the "sword" or the "purse."

6. Why, according to Hamilton's argument, is it important to give the judiciary some protections against the other two departments or branches?

7. According to Hamilton's argument, how is liberty secured by the separation of powers? Why might this not work? 8. According to Hamilton, how does lifetime tenure or "permanency in office" of judges and justices help to secure justice?

9. What is Hamilton's definition of a "limited Constitution."

10. According to Hamilton's argument, what is the duty of the courts in a limited Constitution and how might that duty be impaired?

11. What is the assumption of the Anti-Federalists that Hamilton is addressing here?

12. Based on Hamilton's argument, what would be the danger of allowing Congress to determine the constitutionality of their acts? How does this further develop his counterargument to critics of judicial review?

13. How does Hamilton further define the role of the courts? What line of reasoning does he employ here to support his claim?

14. Summarize how Hamilton refutes the critique that the power of judicial review would make the Court superior to the other branches.

15. How is Hamilton's argument expressed in the workings of our government today?

16. Define the word precedents as used in this paragraph.

17. What is the additional reason outlined here in support of lifetime tenure of federal judges/justices?

18. What claim put forward by those opposed to a strong and independent judiciary does Hamilton address?

19. How does he answer that claim? What does his response tell you about the Framers' intentions regarding the institutional design of the judiciary? Source Analysis

20. How does Hamilton support his claim that life tenure (good behavior) is a necessity for an independent judiciary?

21. How does Hamilton's defense of lifetime tenure and of judicial review relate to the principles of separation of powers and checks and balances?