Following the ratification of the United States’ Constitution, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison compiled a list of letters to provide more information regarding the newly-developed Constitution to the American public. These letters, most commonly referred to as the Federalist Papers, written in favor of the Constitution’s policies, detail the specific roles regarding branches of government, status of citizenship, and the democratic standards of the American people. Federalist Paper No. 67, titled the Executive Department and written by Alexander Hamilton, focuses solely on the powers of the executive branch, while providing evidence to calm the fears of those citizens who are doubtful about the transition in government. Additionally,
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The Executives have become known as the “most dangerous” branch of government because they are the main decision makers regarding all national policies and ideas (Paulsen). The legislative and judiciary branches assist in the government’s decisions and action, but the president can make the final judgments. In other words, although the legislative and judiciary branches play major roles in regulating statutes and standards of living throughout the United States, the executive branch is in primary control of what will be passed as federal law. To the public, in today’s society, this majority of the power seems to remain within the Executives. This concept goes against what Hamilton originally addressed, but there is continued growth towards a more universal government with a blend of all three branches making the ultimate …show more content…
The presidential elections that take place every four years, the unequal representation within Congress, and the differing opinions of representatives makes it difficult to find, and maintain, a balance within the Executives. Each new term brings in new faces, who come with new ideas and backgrounds. This rapid exchange of power often leads to a president who tries to do too much in too little of time, which forces a president to be the main problem solver despite having Congress for guidance or intellectual support. When a president tries too hard to make these sudden decision, it contributes to the overall sense of the American people that the president may hold too much power - much like a forceful
The Executives have become known as the “most dangerous” branch of government because they are the main decision makers regarding all national policies and ideas (Paulsen). The legislative and judiciary branches assist in the government’s decisions and action, but the president can make the final judgments. In other words, although the legislative and judiciary branches play major roles in regulating statutes and standards of living throughout the United States, the executive branch is in primary control of what will be passed as federal law. To the public, in today’s society, this majority of the power seems to remain within the Executives. This concept goes against what Hamilton originally addressed, but there is continued growth towards a more universal government with a blend of all three branches making the ultimate …show more content…
The presidential elections that take place every four years, the unequal representation within Congress, and the differing opinions of representatives makes it difficult to find, and maintain, a balance within the Executives. Each new term brings in new faces, who come with new ideas and backgrounds. This rapid exchange of power often leads to a president who tries to do too much in too little of time, which forces a president to be the main problem solver despite having Congress for guidance or intellectual support. When a president tries too hard to make these sudden decision, it contributes to the overall sense of the American people that the president may hold too much power - much like a forceful