AP Gov 2.6

What was Federalist 70?

Alexander Hamilton argued for a single executive president

What did Anti-Feds. fear about Federalist 10?

That 1 executive would lead to a monarchy type style of government

What was Hamilton’s argument for Fed 70?

1. 1 person would act more decisively

2. It would be less of a monarchy because if the pres. tried to grab power, everyone would know who to blame

What was Teddy Roosevelt interpretation of executive power?

The president acts on behalf of the people in every conceivable manor

What was William Taft’s view of executive power?

That it should be restricted

Has executive power grown of shrunk since George Washignton?

grown

How did George Wash. use his power?

He referred to congress

What was Andrew Jackson use of his power?

Overrode Congress and acted one himself to carry out the will of the people

what is an example of how AJ used his power as more of legislative?

Veto:

• Wash: 2

• Adams: 0

• Jefferson: 0

• Jackson: 12

How did Abe Lincoln use his executive power?

To save the union and abolish habeas corpus (arrested without a proper trial)

how did FDR further expand executive power?

1. His new deal (using federal money) & using his veto a lot (635)

2. elected for 4 terms

due to FDR’s election of no less than four times, what amendment was added?

the 22nd