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Federalist 78 | 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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Published On	Apr 13, 2023
Duration	2 min
Grade Level	9, 10, 11, 12
Period Era	1780s
Topic	Articles of Confederation, Constitution, Judicial Branch

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