Federalist 70 Check for Understanding

Who wrote Federlist 70?

• John Jay

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• Aaron Burr

All of the following are the ingredients of an energetic executive EXCEPT?

• Duration

• Adequate Provision for Support

• Unity

• Duality

• Competent Power

What did Hamilton deem to be the best type of executive?

• Dual

• Triple

• Multi

• Single

What benefits does a strong presidency provide?

• Protection against foreign attacks

• Protection to aid foreign attacks

• Steady Administration of Law

• Protection of Property and Citizens

In The Federalist 70, Alexander Hamilton states that “energy in the executive is a leading character in the definition of good government.” In this statement, Hamilton is arguing in favor of the need for

• a single executive who can respond quickly to crises

• a president who has a good understanding of public policy

• an electoral college in the selection of the president

• a president who is youthful and assertive

What, according to Hamilton, is the most necessary quality for a president?

• Multiple Executives

• Energy

• Feeble Executive

• Consent of Congress

Which of the following documents would the subject of this cartoon most likely use to defend his use of presidential power?

• Federalist 51

• Federalist 10

• Brutus 1

• Federalist 70

Select all that apply:

According to federalist #70, what problems might arise if the presidency was made up of more than one person?

• It would lead to finger pointing

• There would be disagreements which would lead to inaction

• There would not be problems. Hamilton wished for the executive to be made up of at lease two people

• There would be a lack of accountability