Question

You may recall that alexander hamilton, in the federalist papers, warned it would be a bad idea to put the courts under the leadership of congress. he felt this would jeopardize the independent nature of the courts. use this reasoning to explain how the principle of separation of powers helps to ensure an independent judiciary.

Answer 1

When  the courts are under the influence of the congress, There would be no establishment that can stop the congress from passing the law that violate the rights of the citizens.

Because of this, it is important to make the judiciary branch becomes a separate entity that can be controlled by the legislative branch (the congress). In case when the congress tried to pass a law that violate citizen's right or violate the constitution, the court of law can step in and prevent the law from being enacted.