Alexander Hamilton's Principal Argument About the Presidency in Federalist No

question 71

Multiple Choice

Alexander Hamilton's principal argument about the presidency in Federalist No.70 is that it ______.

• A) should be an energetic president
• B) should allow the president to act as the civilian head of the military
• C) must have a vice president who would be ready to take over in case the president dies
• D) must be selected by the "best citizens" of the Electoral College
• E) should possess the pardoning power because most state governors have that ability

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