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Federalist No. 70 main idea?
Argues for a single, unified executive for efficiency and accountability.
22nd Amendment's main effect?
Limits the president to two terms (or a max of 10 years).
Why is Federalist 70 important?
It is often used to justify the expansion of presidential power because a single leader can act decisively.
Why was the 22nd Amendment passed?
Passed in response to FDR's long tenure, preventing one person from holding too much power for too long.
Significance of 22nd Amendment?
Limits president to two terms, prevents excessive power in one individual.
Expansive vs. Limited views?
Expansive: Broad powers to act in the nation's best interest. Limited: Power strictly defined by the Constitution.
Compare Taft and T. Roosevelt's views on Presidential power.
Taft: Limited interpretation. Roosevelt: Expansive interpretation, 'steward of the people'.