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Jan 4, 2002 · The Federalist No. 70 1. [New York, March 15, 1788] To the People of the State of New-York. THERE is an idea, which is not without its advocates, that a vigorous executive is inconsistent with the genius of republican government.
Federalist No. 70, titled "The Executive Department Further Considered", is an essay written by Alexander Hamilton arguing for a single, robust executive provided for in the United States Constitution.
Read Hamilton's argument for a strong executive leader in the Constitution, as opposed to a weak one under the Articles of Confederation. Learn how he defended a single executive as safer, more respectable, and more vigilant than a council.
The Federalist No. 70. Benefits of Unitary President. Summary (not in original) Despite some legitimate concerns, a republican government requires a strong chief executive. The ingredients are unity, duration, support, and competent powers. This essay deals with unity. The safety and functioning of a republic depend upon a single executive ...
Federalist 68: THE mode of appointment of the Chief Magistrate of the United States is almost the only part of the system, of any consequence, which has escaped without severe censure, or which has received the slightest mark of approbation from its opponents.
Hamilton argues for a single and energetic executive in a republican government, citing historical examples and reasons. He contrasts the advantages of unity, duration, support, and powers of the executive with the dangers of plurality, dependence, and responsibility.
Hamilton argues for a single and energetic executive in a republican government, citing historical examples and reasons. He contrasts the advantages of unity, duration, support, and powers with the dangers of plurality, instability, and dependence.
