Separation of powers mandates that the judiciary is the least dangerous branch.

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The concept of separation of powers does not inherently mandate that the judiciary is the least dangerous branch; rather, it divides governmental powers among different branches (legislative, executive, and judicial) to prevent any single branch from becoming too powerful. The characterization of the judiciary as the "least dangerous" branch is an argument made by Alexander Hamilton in Federalist No. 78, reflecting his personal view rather than a constitutional mandate.

Separation of Powers Mandates That the Judiciary Is the Least