Federalist 70 Review

You will need your completed reading analysis for this activity.

1. Go to your group’s assigned slide(s).

2. Read the question and review your answer to that question
in your completed reading analysis.
3. Share answers with your group and decide how you want
to word the answer on the slide.
4. One member type the group’s answer in the space
provided.
5. Appoint one member as your spokesperson.
 Federalist 70 Review

Hamilton claims that the responsibilities of the president that make

¨energy in the executive¨ necessary are to protect against foreign
attacks, protect against factions and anarchy, and protect against those
who interrupt the ordinary course of justice.

Table 1 - Page 4 of Federalist 70 Reading Analysis

 Federalist 70 Review

There is a need for an energetic Executive. An energetic

Executive means being active in government.

Table 2 - Page 5 of Federalist 70 Reading Analysis

 Federalist 70 Review

1. Cooperation - working together in a united team with common goal

2. Long term goals - have long term plans to insure longevity
3. strong support system - Strong foundation and support
4. Sufficiently qualified - allocating jobs to the most competent people

Table 3 - Page 5 of Federalist 70 Reading Analysis

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A single person executive is better than a committee because it will be easier to make
decisions, have secrecy, and carry out activities without needing to consult a large group
that probably won’t agree with each other. It will also save time since it’s a faster process,
especially compared to the legislative branch.

Table 4 - Page 6 of Federalist 70 Reading Analysis

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Hamilton views the legislature as a governmental body that needs to take its time in
making legislation. As you want well though legislation instead of rushed one. You also
need it to check the majority. In order for it to not over rull the minority, and for its opinion
to still be heard.

Table 5 - Page 7 of Federalist 70 Reading Analysis

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Decisiveness and quick action are good

qualities to be exercised by the executive to
limit differences of opinions and jarrings of
parties.

Table 6 - Page 7 of Federalist 70 Reading Analysis

 After You Read: Reasoning Process: Process

The president must have ENERGY and significant power, as Hamilton express that it is a
necessary quality for good government. Energy refers to unity in the executive branch, the
length of the terms served, an adequate provision for its support, and competent powers
(executives characterized by, “decision, activity, secrecy and dispatch”). Hamilton
emphasizes that energy is needed to protect the people’s rights and liberties.

Table 7 - Page 8 of Federalist 70 Reading Analysis

 After You Read: Reasoning Process: Process

Hamilton wants more energy for the lawmaking process and with
the energy, the president can protect the people rights. The
president is used as national security, to put more faith in the
public/people and protects against foreign attacks.

Table 8 - Page 8 of Federalist 70 Reading Analysis

After You Read: Political Science Disciplinary Practice

● The Constitution establishes an executive branch with enough

power for the president to energetically enforce the law and ensure
the safety of the people.
● Establishing a presidency (as the second branch of government)
helped to establish separation of powers and checks and balances.
● While the Constitution established a legislative branch designed to
be slow and deliberative in their actions, the design and powers of
the executive branch enable quick action.