In Federalist No. 78, Alexander Hamilton characterized the judiciary as the ________ branch of government.

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In Federalist No. 78, Alexander Hamilton characterizes the judiciary as the "least dangerous" branch of government, stating that it has "neither FORCE nor WILL, but merely judgment." Hamilton argues that the judiciary's power rests solely on the authority to interpret laws and the Constitution, and that the other branches of government have the ability to counteract any decision made by the judiciary that they disagree with.