How were the founders divided on the distribution of federal authority between the branches of government as it related to foreign affairs? Describe the positions of both Alexander Hamilton and James Madison in your answer.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers should discuss how Alexander Hamilton believed a strong president was needed to guide the United States—particularly in the realm of foreign affairs, which was unpredictable and perilous. Conversely, James Madison argued that the legislature (Congress) needed to be strong in order to prevent an imperial presidency. Thus, he argued that the foreign policy powers be divided and shared between the legislative and executive branches. Answers may also describe how the founders saw the judiciary as the intermediary between the other two branches to ensure that both complied with the rule of law.

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a. Government corporations perform activities that private companies cannot. b. Government corporations cannot borrow money, whereas private companies can. c. Government corporations cannot sell stock, whereas private companies can. d. Government corporations can borrow money, whereas private companies cannot. e. Government corporations need less government oversight than private companies.

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a) descriptive b) cause-and-effect c) correlational d) qualitative

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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