This document outlines topics covered in POL 308 including: - The Federalist Papers discussing the importance of factions, separation of powers, and ambition countering ambition. - Debates around the presidential selection process, specifically discussing the Electoral College and role of electors. - Arguments made in the Federalist Papers regarding distinguishing the presidency from monarchy through election process, term stability, war powers, and appointment authority. - Issues debated like the need for an energetic executive branch with a unitary head, adequate term duration and re-election limits.

1. POL 308
Fall 2019

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

7. Alexander
Hamilton
James
Madison
John
Jay

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

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

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

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

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?

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.