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The Judiciary Act of 1789

In the Judiciary Act of 1789, the First Congress provided the detailed organization of a federal judiciary that the Constitution had sketched only in general terms. Acting on its…

The Federalist Papers: Federalist No. 47

by AlexanderHamilton, JamesMadison and JohnJayFederalist No. 46Federalist No. 48Federalist No. 47 The Particular Structure of the New Government and the Distribution of Power Among Its…

Federalist No. 47

No 46 No 48 The Particular Structure of the New Government and the Distribution of Power Among Its Different Parts From the New York Packet.Friday, February 1, 1788.Madison…

The Supreme Court: Marshall Steps In

Marshall Steps InThe Supreme CourtMarshall CourtMarshall Steps InTaking ControlEmpowering the National Government When John Adams appointed John Marshall chief justice in 1801 (just before…

Federalist No. 48

No 47 No 49 These Departments Should Not Be So Far Separated as to Have No Constitutional Control Over Each Other From the New York Packet.Friday, February 1, 1788.Madison…

The Federalist Papers: Federalist No. 48

by AlexanderHamilton, JamesMadison and JohnJayFederalist No. 47Federalist No. 49Federalist No. 48 These Departments Should Not Be So Far Separated as to Have No Constitutional Control Over…

Federalist No. 78

No 78 No 80 The Judiciary Department From McLEAN'S Edition, New York. Hamilton To the People of the State of New York: WE PROCEED now to an examination of the…

The Federalist Papers: Federalist No. 78

by AlexanderHamilton, JamesMadison and JohnJayFederalist No. 77Federalist No. 79Federalist No. 78 The Judiciary Department To the People of the State of New York: We proceed now to…