Federalist No. 78: The Judiciary Department

These flashcards cover vocabulary and key concepts from Federalist No. 78 concerning the Judiciary Department, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence and the role of courts in upholding the Constitution.

Judiciary Department

The part of the government responsible for administering justice and interpreting the law.

Good Behavior

The standard by which judges are appointed to hold their offices, ensuring they remain in position as long as they demonstrate proper conduct.

Limited Constitution

A constitution that restricts the powers of government by outlining specific prohibitions on legislative authority.

Judicial Independence

The principle that the judiciary should be independent from other branches of government, ensuring impartiality and fairness in justice.

Acts Contrary to the Constitution

Laws or legislative actions that violate the Constitution, which are deemed void by the judicial system.

Bulwark

A defensive wall; in this context, it refers to the judiciary acting as a protection against legislative overreach.

Separation of Powers

The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to prevent any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.

Statutory Interpretation

The process by which courts analyze and explain the meaning of legislation.