Hamilton’s Response: Judicial Review Affirmed?
This is the third article in a series on “The Struggle for Ratification: Advocates and Opponents Debate Judicial Review.” You can read Part 1 HERE and Part 2 HERE. With reference to Federalist No. 78, it is important to note that it presents an answer to...
The Federal Judiciary: Independence Without Accountability?
This is the second article in a series on “The Struggle for Ratification: Advocates and Opponents Debate Judicial Review.” You can read Part 1 HERE. Beyond assessing the impact of judicial review on the states, Brutus proceeded to analyze its effect on the...
Record Shows Supreme Court Overwhelmingly Protects Federal Power
One of the most prevalent political strategies is to sue and hope federal courts rein in unconstitutional federal overreach. But evidence shows it almost never turns out that way. While some justices and Supreme Court opinions have restricted federal power over the...