The peace, prosperity, and very existence of the Union rest constantly in the hands of the seven federal judges. Without them, the Constitution would be a dead letter. […] Should imprudent or corrupt men ever fill the Supreme Court, however, the confederation would have to fear anarchy or civil war.
From Democracy in America.
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Which of the 7 are you speaking of and why not all 9?
At the time, there were only seven justices; since Tocqueville wrote Democracy in America the number was increased to nine.
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