4. Need to preserve the union
Articles of Confederation insufficient
Energetic governmental system
Importance of republican government
Similar to state constitutions (NewYork)
Provision of live, liberty, and property
5. “Consent of the Governed”
Rulers (Britain)
Ruled (Colonies)
Life, Liberty, and Property
Jefferson: Property Pursuit of Happiness
9. FEDERALIST 10
Importance of Factions
What is a faction?
How to deal with factions?
Removing Causes
Controlling Effects
FEDERALIST 51
“Ambition must be made to
counteract ambition”
“Enlightened statesmen will
not always be at the helm”
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
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12. INSTRUCTIONS:
In small groups, write a Federalist Paper-style essay
on one of these topics:
The Role of Social Media in Politics
Necessity of Political Experience in Office
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14. President = Monarch?
Nomination and
Appointment Process
What about recess
appointments?
15. Presidential Selection
Direct Election by People
Congressional Selection
Electoral College
Role and Qualifications of Electors
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17. How does Publius distinguish between a
president and a monarch?
Initial Election to Office
Stability of Office
Power over Legislature
War-Making Ability
Appointment Authority
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19. Idea of a “vigorous executive”
Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist arguments
Where does “energy” in executive come from?
Unity
Duration
Adequate Provision for Support
Competent Powers
20. Duration of Executive
How long should presidential term be?
Should presidents be able to serve as many
times as they can get elected?
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23. Federalist 74
Commander-in-Chief and Pardoning Power
Federalist 75
Treaty-Making Power
Federalist 76
Appointment Power
Federalist 77
Senate Power to Approve PresidentialAppts.