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Federalist 78 | Primary Source Essentials

Grade
9–12
Duration
2 min
Topics
Articles of Confederation, Constitution, Judicial Branch
Published
Apr 13, 2023
Cover of "The Federalist: A Collection of Essays" with emphasis on Federalist No. 78 and the term "Primary Source Essentials."

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What is the judiciary’s role in the American constitutional system according to Federalist 78? In this rapid-fire episode of BRI’s Primary Source Essentials and Federalist 78 summary, learn the arguments made by Alexander Hamilton in Federalist 78 and why he believed the judicial branch was the least dangerous and an essential part of the system of checks and balances.

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