Federalist 70, EXPLAINED [AP Gov Required Documents]

What was the primary purpose of Federalist 70, written by Alexander Hamilton?

• To advocate for a strong legislative branch with many representatives.

• To justify the need for a single, energetic executive.

• To argue for a council of executives to prevent tyranny.

• To outline the powers of the judicial branch.

According to Alexander Hamilton, what is the most crucial quality for an effective executive in a good government?

• Deliberation

• Compromise

• Energy

• Plurality

Hamilton argued that increasing the number of individuals in the executive branch would have what effect on its qualities?

• It would enhance decision-making and activity.

• It would lead to greater secrecy and dispatch.

• It would diminish qualities like decision, activity, secrecy, and dispatch.

• It would promote more compromise and debate.

What problem did Hamilton identify with having a plurality of executives regarding accountability?

• It would make the executive branch too slow to act.

• It would lead to an increase in monarchical power.

• It would conceal faults and destroy responsibility, making it hard to assign blame.

• It would create too much energy and decisiveness.