Exploring the Foundations of Judicial Power

This video provides a broad overview of the judicial branch, focusing on the Supreme Court. It covers Article 3 of the Constitution, which outlines the powers of the judicial branch, and discusses the landmark case Marbury vs. Madison, which established judicial review. The video also examines Federalist Number 78, where Hamilton argues for the independence of the judiciary and the importance of life tenure for judges. The video concludes with a preview of future content in the series.

What does Article 3 of the Constitution primarily outline?

• The powers of the executive branch

• The powers of the legislative branch

• The powers of the judicial branch

• The process of amending the Constitution

How long do federal judges serve according to Article 3?

• 10-year terms

• Until they choose to retire

• For life, contingent on good behavior

• 20-year terms

According to the video, what does Article 3 say about the creation of lower courts?

• It specifies the number of lower courts

• It prohibits the creation of any lower courts

• It leaves the creation to the states

• It grants Congress the power to create them

What significant power does Marbury vs. Madison establish for the Supreme Court?

• The power to impeach the president

• The authority to enact laws

• The power to declare laws unconstitutional

• The ability to appoint federal judges

What does judicial review allow the Supreme Court to do?

• Amend the Constitution

• Elect Supreme Court justices

• Declare laws and actions unconstitutional

• Review and approve new laws

Which document argued in favor of the judicial branch having life tenure for judges?

• Federalist No. 78

• Marbury vs. Madison

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers?

• Adams, Jay, and Jefferson

• Washington, Madison, and Hamilton

• Madison, Hamilton, and Jay

• Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin

What is the primary job of the judicial branch as described in Federalist No. 78?

• To oversee elections

• To interpret and protect the Constitution

• To enact laws

• To execute federal laws

Why did Hamilton argue that federal judges should have life tenure?

• To limit the power of Congress

• To maintain judicial independence

• To make it easier to pass laws

• To ensure their loyalty to the president

What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?

• To outline the failures of the Articles of Confederation

• To support the ratification of the Constitution

• To argue against the ratification of the Constitution

• To introduce the Bill of Rights