U4 Federalist 70 Main Takeaways

Question 1

Is a divided legislature good or bad?

Answer 1

Good

Question 2

Is a divided executive good or bad?

Answer 2

Bad

Question 3

Why does Hamilton say their should be a unitary executive?

Answer 3

If one person heads the executive branch it allows for quick decision making (foreign and domestic) and increases efficiency in administering laws.

Question 4

What are the consequences of a Pluralist executive?

Answer 4

-Differign opinions makes it harder to make decisions
-Hostility/competition between Executives splits groups into violent factions
-Lessened responsibility makes it easier for one Executive to blame the other and abuse their power.