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Alexander Hamilton: “The judiciary, from the nature of its functions, will always be the least dangerous to the political rights of the…”

On the recordMay 27, 1788
The judiciary, from the nature of its functions, will always be the least dangerous to the political rights of the Constitution.
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Alexander Hamilton
Federalist · New York

Editor's note · Context

On the role of the judiciary in the federal government.

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