Summary The Federalist - 1020 Words

Mariah Sheppard Miss Simpson AP American Government October 19th, 2014 Federalist No. 69 - The Real Character of the Executive Branch The Federalist Papers were written to gather a new Constitution for the United States of America. First being published in newspapers in New York around October 1787, the papers were written for the public to inform them that a constitution was needed in their society. The writers did not want the colonies to rule separately; their intentions were for us as a country to run as one union. The three writers were Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison. The Real Character of the Executive Branch was authored by Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton was born in Charlestown, Nevis, in the West Indies on†¦show more content†¦He has authored more than half of the federalist papers and was also the first secretary of treasury. Hamilton’s role in writing the constitution was being the political influence needed when writing up the essays. He was also the leader of the federalist party. (Ushistory.org.) Federalist paper No. 69 was written on the Friday of March 14th, 1788. The topics addressed in this particular essay are the presidents power compared to the king of Great Britain. The writers claim the the president has too much power in his hands and that if it continues to be that way, the government could become a monarchy, which is when a single person hold supreme power. The President is elected for four years by the people for the people, whereas the king inherits his position. The president can be voted out by congress at anytime, his vetoes which can postpone or cancel a decision, can be overturned. Although the President is Commander in Chief, he may only make treaties if he can get approval from the Senate. â€Å"The Senate is important in American government because, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, that the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may directâ €  (The Constitution). The President also must get