Federalist 70

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According to Federalist #70, what benefits does a strong presidency provide to a representative democracy?

• The peoples rights can be limited.

• A strong presidency is important for protection against foreign attacks.

• A strong presidency provided unity, stability, and protection.

• Having one strong leader allows for accountability.

Who is the author of Federalist #70

• James Madison

• John Jay

• Brutus

• Alexander Hamilton

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

• There would be disagreements which would lead to inaction

• There would be a lack of accountability

According to Federalist #70, the executive should

• be one strong and energetic person

• be made up of several people

• be free from accountability because leaders should be above the law

• be non-existent in a free and open republic in order to protect the people's rights

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The ingredients which constitute energy in the executive are...

• unity (one person)

• Duration (long terms)

• adequate provision for its support (salary)

• competent powers (checks on legislature)

True or false:

Having a strong executive ensures a faithful and steady execution of the laws.

• True

• False

What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?

• To make sure that the Constitution was not ratified
• To make sure that the Bill of Rights was included in the Constitution
• To gain support for ratification of the Constitution
• To encourage support for the war effort