Federalist No.70

Definition

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.