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.

Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows: the town of belmond, iowa, needs to add weather sirens. the loud and steady wail would warn citizens of approaching danger. if past history is an indication, the sirens will save hundreds of lives. with a prediction of a deadly storm season, the alert which sentence should be revised to eliminate redundancy? the town of belmond, iowa, needs to add weather sirens. the loud and steady wail would warn citizens of approaching danger. if past history is an indication, the sirens will save hundreds of lives. with a prediction of a deadly storm season, the alert system is needed immediately.

Why did the athenians choose officials by lottery? would there be drawbacks to this method? explain.

How can the judiciary balance individual rights with the common good?