Federalist No. 70
Noted quote
"Energy in the executive is the leading character in the definition of good government. It is essential to the protection of the community against foreign attacks ellipses to the steady administration of the laws, to the protection of property... To justice;[and] to the security of liberty..."
Alexander Hamilton
"The Executive Department Further Considered "
Main argument
2. A single executive would be watched "more narrowly "and vigilantly by the people then the group of people would be.
Other arguments
2. Rights that governmental balance can only be achieved if each branch of government (including the executive branch) has enough autonomous power such that tyranny of one branch over the others cannot occur
Main argument
3. It would ensure accountability and government
Other arguments
3. Makes the case for duration, meaning a presidential term long enough to promote stability in the government.
Other arguments
4. Advocates a presidential salary, which insulates government officials from corruption by attracting capable, honest men to office
Main argument
4. It would enable the president to defend against legislative encroachments in his power
Main argument
5. It would be best permit purpose, direction, and flexibility in the executive branch - - especially necessary during times of emergency and warfare
Main argument
6. A unitary executive is best suited to promoting accountability in government because it is easier to point blame at one person then to distinguish fault among members of a group.
Main argument
7. Misconduct and disagreements among members of the council of Rome contributed to the decline of the Roman Republic, we should not reproduce the plural executive structure of Rome.
Subject
Argues in favor of the Unitarian executive created by article 2 of the United States Constitution
Other arguments
Hamilton also: 1. Justifies executive strength by claiming that the slow moving Congress, a body designed for deliberation, will be best balanced by quick and decisive executive.
Main argument
Hamilton argued: 1. "Wherever two or more persons are engaged in any common... Pursuit, there is always danger a difference of opinion... Bitter dissensions are apt to spring. Whenever this happens, they lessen the respectability, weaken the authority. "
Problem
Sam had called for an executive Council - - Hamilton argued in favor of a single executive. Remember that the articles of confederation did not have an executive branch
