Federalist No. 69 Analysis

In the essay Federalist No. 69, Alexander Hamilton addresses the people off New York, and requests that the president would be a selective ruler he outlines what the presidents powers should be. His introduction was very strong and made the reader want to hear his points. Alexander Hamilton discusses the character of the executive branch by comparison to the king of Great Britain and state governors. He introduced to the reader that the president would be elected for a term of four years; he would be suitable for re-election, and would not have the life tenure of a traditional ruler. The president would be liable to impeachment, trial, and removal from office upon being found guilty of disloyalty, subornation, or other high crimes and misdemeanors. The president would be responsible for all the country is at war. The president was also to be the commander-in-chief of all regular United States military forces and of the state soldiers when called into national service. The president would have only occasional command of the state soldiers, and only when authorized by the Congress. (180 words)
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With regard to impeachment, the President is on similar ground as the governor of New York and worse ground than the governors of Virginia and Delaware. The President's veto power is no more than that of the governor of Massachusetts. The governor of New York may forgive while the President may not forgive the cases of impeachment. I disagree with this because suppose the governor could be involved in a scheme and if exposed prior to actual activities pardon all accomplices. The president could not shield others from impeachment and conviction for similar acts, but the governor of New York has superior powers to the President, he not only appoints but also can cast an approving vote if the council of four senators is divided on the appointment. (147