Federalist No. 70 and executive power
CLEP American Government, Chapter 4 Federalist No. 70 and executive power Federalist No. 70 asks what structure will allow the executive branch to carry out the law effectively. Hamilton's answer was an energetic executive led by one president. Here, energy does not mean aggression or unlimited personal power. It means the capacity to act with […]
Federalist No. 51 and checks and balances
CLEP American Government, Chapter 4 Federalist No. 51 and checks and balances Federalist No. 51 explains how constitutional structure can help keep public power within its assigned limits. Madison did not assume that good intentions alone would restrain officeholders. Because people are not angels, government is necessary; because those who govern are also human, government […]
