Federalist 78 Quiz

Who wrote Federalist 78?

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What is the main topic of Federalist 78?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Constitutional Amendments

How are federal judges appointed?

• By the people through elections

• By the President

• By the Supreme Court

• By the Senate

How long do federal judges hold their offices?

• 4 years

• 8 years

• Until retirement

• During good behavior

Why does Hamilton argue for lifetime appointments for federal judges?

• To please the people for re-election

• To maintain independence and impartiality

• To increase the power of the judiciary

• To prevent legislative encroachments

What is the power of the judicial branch called?

• Executive Review

• Legislative Review

• Judicial Review

• Constitutional Review

What happens if a law passed by the legislature violates the constitution?

• The law is considered null and void

• The law is amended to comply with the constitution

• The law is sent to the Supreme Court for review

• The law remains valid

According to Hamilton, does the power of judicial review make the federal court system more powerful than the legislature?

• Yes, it gives the judiciary more power

• No, it balances and checks the legislature

• Yes, it undermines the authority of the legislature

• No, it is irrelevant to the power dynamics