Federalist 69

Question 1

Federalist 69

Answer 1

Written by Hamilton

Question 2

Hamilton explained executive power in order to

Answer 2

Quell fears that the president would function as an elected monarch, the primary concern of anti federalists.

Question 3

Presidents authority would be like the king but in substance much inferior

Answer 3

It would amount to nothing more than the supreme command and direction of the military and naval forces, as the first general and admiral of the confederacy

Question 4

President has ability to conduct war as he sees fit if authorized by an act of Congress (consistent with specific poets of legislative branch in constitution)

Answer 4

King of England makes final call on everything without regards to legislature/parliament

Question 5

President can pardon crimes for offenses caused against U.S.

Answer 5

Governed of New York has those powers but can’t be impeached, President can be prosecuted removed from office convicted etc

Question 6

Two thirds of senate required to enter treaty with foreign nation

Answer 6

King of England has no restrictions on entering into various deals with other countries