Federalist 78

Quotes

1. the judiciary, from the nature of its functions, will always be the least dangerous to the political rights of the Constitution; because it will be least in a capacity to annoy or injure them." 
I thought this quote was interesting because it states that the Supreme Court will never gain too much power to dominate over the other branches; therefore it will be the least dangerous. 

2. They ought to regulate their decisions by the fundamental laws, rather than by those which are not fundamental."
I chose this quote because it shows how the Supreme Court's decisions are based on the Constitution.

3. It may truly be said to have neither FORCE nor WILL, but merely judgement; and must ultimately depend upon the aid of the executive arm even for the efficacy of its judgments."
I chose this quote because it shows that the Supreme Court holds their power when they are brought forth something (a case) to judge. They cannot enforce laws, but they rule on cases based on the laws that are already established. 

4. in a government in which they are separated from eachother, the judiciary, from the nature of its functions, will always be the least dangerous to the political rights of the Constitution."
This quote I thought was important because again it states that the Supreme Court is the least dangerous, but mainly to political rights. The judiciary respects the Constitution and makes their decision based on the rights within it, therefore they are not a danger to the political rights. 

5. Hence it is, that there can be but few men in the society who will have sufficient skill in the laws to qualify them for the stations of judges."
This quote shows that to be a judge you must meet certain qualifications and have certain skills in the law. It states that judges cannot just be anyone. 

Questions

1.) Do you think the Judicial Branch could ever abuse it's power?
2.) Is the Judicial Branch the most powerful of all three branches?
3.) Do you agree on the rule that judges serve for life?
4.) Do you think judges appointed are at any times biased while making a decision?
5.) Are there any changes you would make to any of the three branches?