14. Read this quote from Alexander Hamilton.
The interpretation of the laws is proper and peculiar province of the courts. A constitution is, in fact, and must be regarded by the judges as a fundamental law.... If there should happen to be an irreconcilable variance between the two ... the Constitution ought to be preferred to the statue.... -Alexander Hamilton, The Federalist No. 78
Hamilton's statement is fundamental to which concept?
a- judicial review *****
b- federalism
c- limited government
d- popular sovereignty
15. Read this excerpt from the textbook.
During the years the Articles of Confederation were in force (1781-1789), there were mo national courts and no national judiciary. The laws of the United States were interpreted and applied as each State saw fit, and sometimes not at all. Disputes between States and between persons who lived indifferent States were decided, if at all, by the courts in one of the States involved. Often, decisions by the courts in one State were ignored by the courts in the other States.
This excerpt from the textbook explains why
a- delegates to the Constitution Convention wanted checks and balances among the branches of government
b- the Framers of the Articles of confederation felt there was no need for a national judiciary
c- the Framers of the Constitution thought it was important to have a national judiciary ****
d- many members of Congress felt there was no need for a strong federal government.
* ANSWERS ARE MARKED BY (****)
Both your answers are right.
Thank you Ms. Sue! :)
You're welcome, Alara.
To understand question 14, we need to analyze the quote by Alexander Hamilton and determine the concept that it refers to. Hamilton states that the interpretation of laws is the responsibility of the courts and that the Constitution should be preferred over statutes in case of a conflict between the two. Based on this quote, the concept being referred to is judicial review. Judicial review is the power of the courts to review the constitutionality of laws and determine if they align with the Constitution. This power allows the courts to interpret and apply the laws and, if necessary, strike down laws that are in violation of the Constitution. Therefore, the correct answer is a- judicial review.
Looking at question 15, the excerpt from the textbook explains the lack of a national judiciary during the years the Articles of Confederation were in force. It mentions that there were no national courts, and each state interpreted and applied the laws according to their own judgment. Disputes between states and individuals were handled inconsistently, and decisions made in one state were often ignored by courts in other states. This excerpt provides a historical context for the need for a national judiciary. It highlights the problems and inconsistencies that arose due to the absence of a centralized judicial system. Therefore, the correct answer is c- the Framers of the Constitution thought it was important to have a national judiciary.