The interpretation of the laws is the proper and peculiar province of the courts. A constitution is, in fact, and must be regarded by the judges, as a fundamental law. It therefore belongs to them to ascertain its meaning, as well as the meaning of any particular act proceeding from the legislative body. —Alexander Hamilton,
Federalist No. 78

Which statement comes closest to summarizing the meaning of this passage?

Courts should not try to interpret the laws.
Courts should interpret laws and the Constitution.
Courts should follow the laws but not the Constitution itself.
Courts should follow the laws of the legislature.

3. meena and ala are two friends. meena has a habit of using new pens almostevery day, whereas ala believes in getting a refill for her pen instead of buyinga new pen even though her friends make fun of her.a) which out of two practices would you follow and why? b) which value is ala depicting?

How has the sentence for felony murder for minors changed over time?

Which statement best explains why article iii of the constitution gives congress the ability to create lower courts inferior to the supreme court "from time to time”? a.the framers of the constitution believed that as the country grew, more courts would be needed to meet its needs. b.the framers of the constitution believed that as courts made unpopular decisions, they would need to be replaced. c.the framers of the constitution wanted to ensure that congress always had more power than the courts. d.the framers of the constitution wanted to ensure that new courts were always being created so new judges could be appointed.