POL100: Introduction to Politics, Fall 2003 Brett Marston
Questions 9/15 (Federalist #51, Federalist #78)

What does the phrase 'ambition must be made to counter ambition' mean in Federalist #51?

Why does the author of Federalist #51 call the U.S. a 'compound republic,' and why does he argue that this creates a 'double security' for the 'rights of the people'?

According to the author of Federalist #15, what are the two main ways of securing minority rights against the power of the majority?

In Federalist #78, Hamilton argues that the federal judiciary will be the 'least dangerous' political branch under the Constitution because it has neither 'purse' nor 'sword.' What does he mean by these two phrases?

What's an ex post facto law? What's wrong with them?

Why does the judiciary need to be independent in a republic, according to Hamilton?

Why do judges need life appointments, according to Hamilton? Do you agree?