Madison describes how the judiciary prevents the ambition of the legislative branch from becoming too powerful. In other words, when the courts declare a legislative measure unconstitutional, it illustrates the balance of power sought between the different government departments. Additionally, if the House of Representatives impeaches the president, the judiciary will rule on the matter, finding him guilty or not. Unlike the election of the President and Representatives to the House, the judiciary has its members appointed by state legislators. Therefore, when it came to popular participation and the separation of powers among voting representatives, Madison did not believe that the general public had enough information to make these types of decisions appropriately. Even though it is a later amendment to the Constitution, it shows indifference towards the issue.