Federalist No.70 is an essay written by Alexander Hamilton as part of The Federalist Papers. In this essay, Hamilton argues for a single energetic president with sufficient powers to lead effectively and protect against foreign threats.
Related terms
Unitary Executive Theory: The theory that grants expansive powers to the president under certain circumstances based on constitutional interpretation.
Executive Order: A directive issued by the president that manages operations within federal agencies without requiring congressional approval.
War Powers Act: A law that limits the president's power to engage in armed conflict without congressional approval.