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The Founders and the Problem of an Independent Judiciary
In the British governmental system, the judiciary was an extension of the executive power. Even in the American colonies, judges were appointed and often controlled by the governor. The Framers wanted to design a judicial system that was independent of both of the legislative and executive branches of government. Moreover, under the new Constitution, there became a need for judges to impartially evaluate federal concerns which had not existed under the Articles of Confederation. https://youtube.com/watch?v=pdGzGjBLtAI