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Refer to the passage. And it proves, in the last place, that as liberty can have nothing to fear from the judiciary alone, but would have everything to fear from its union with either of the other departments; that as all the effects of such a union must ensue from a dependence of the former on the latter, notwithstanding a nominal and apparent separation; that as, from the natural feebleness of the judiciary, it is in continual jeopardy of being overpowered, awed, or influenced by its coordinate branches; and that as nothing can contribute so much to its firmness and independence as permanency in office, this quality may therefore be justly regarded as an indispensable ingredient in its constitution, and, in a great measure, as the citadel of the public justice and the public security. -Federalist, no. 78, Alexander Hamilton Which of the following accurately illustrates the "natural feebleness of the judiciary" when dealing with the other branches of government? Judges lack the power to enforce their own rulings. Judges can be removed from office by either of the other two branches. Judges do not have legitimacy since they are appointed rather than elected. Judges do not have the necessary expertise to challenge the other branches. Need Assignment Help?