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Federalist Paper #79: The Judiciary Continued, and the Distribution of Powers

Charles Jett

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This essay discusses the protection of judges' independence through secure compensation that cannot be diminished during their time in office. Hamilton argues that this safeguard, along with lifetime tenure, ensures that judges can make decisions based on law, not on the whims of politics. He also asserts that the possibility of removing judges for misbehavior ensures accountability, balancing independence with responsibility. 

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