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Energy in the ______ is a leading character in the definition of good government.
Energy in the ______ is a leading character in the definition of good government.
Executive
A feeble Executive implies a feeble ______ of the government.
A feeble Executive implies a feeble ______ of the government.
execution
Every man the least conversant in Roman story, knows how often that republic was obliged to take refuge in the absolute power of a single man, under the formidable title of ______
Every man the least conversant in Roman story, knows how often that republic was obliged to take refuge in the absolute power of a single man, under the formidable title of ______
Dictator
It is essential to the protection of the community against foreign attacks; it is not less essential to the steady administration of the laws; to the protection of ______ against those irregular and high-handed combinations which sometimes interrupt the ordinary course of justice
It is essential to the protection of the community against foreign attacks; it is not less essential to the steady administration of the laws; to the protection of ______ against those irregular and high-handed combinations which sometimes interrupt the ordinary course of justice
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The ingredients which constitute safety in the republican sense are, first, a due dependence on the people, secondly, a due ______
The ingredients which constitute safety in the republican sense are, first, a due dependence on the people, secondly, a due ______
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A feeble execution is but another phrase for a bad execution; and a government ill executed, whatever it may be in theory, must be, in practice, a bad ______
A feeble execution is but another phrase for a bad execution; and a government ill executed, whatever it may be in theory, must be, in practice, a bad ______
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The ingredients which constitute energy in the Executive are, first, ______; secondly, duration; thirdly, an adequate provision for its support; fourthly, competent power
The ingredients which constitute energy in the Executive are, first, ______; secondly, duration; thirdly, an adequate provision for its support; fourthly, competent power
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Energy in the Executive is a leading ______ in the definition of good government.
Energy in the Executive is a leading ______ in the definition of good government.
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The patricians engaged in a perpetual struggle with the plebeians for the preservation of their ancient authorities and ______.
The patricians engaged in a perpetual struggle with the plebeians for the preservation of their ancient authorities and ______.
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The Consuls were generally chosen out of the former body, were commonly united by the personal interest they had in the defense of the ______ of their order.
The Consuls were generally chosen out of the former body, were commonly united by the personal interest they had in the defense of the ______ of their order.
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After the arms of the republic had considerably expanded the bounds of its empire, it became an established custom with the Consuls to divide the administration between themselves by ______.
After the arms of the republic had considerably expanded the bounds of its empire, it became an established custom with the Consuls to divide the administration between themselves by ______.
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One Consul remained at Rome to govern the city and its environs, the other taking the ______ in the more distant provinces.
One Consul remained at Rome to govern the city and its environs, the other taking the ______ in the more distant provinces.
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Wherever two or more persons are engaged in any common enterprise or pursuit, there is always danger of difference of ______.
Wherever two or more persons are engaged in any common enterprise or pursuit, there is always danger of difference of ______.
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If it be a public trust or office, in which they are clothed with equal dignity and authority, there is peculiar danger of personal emulation and even ______.
If it be a public trust or office, in which they are clothed with equal dignity and authority, there is peculiar danger of personal emulation and even ______.
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The Decemvirs of Rome were more to be dreaded in their ______ than any ONE of them would have been.
The Decemvirs of Rome were more to be dreaded in their ______ than any ONE of them would have been.
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Whenever dissensions happen, they lessen the respectability, weaken the authority, and distract the plans and ______ of those whom they divide.
Whenever dissensions happen, they lessen the respectability, weaken the authority, and distract the plans and ______ of those whom they divide.
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A ______ to a magistrate are generally nothing better than a clog upon his intentions.
A ______ to a magistrate are generally nothing better than a clog upon his intentions.
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Dissensions might impede or frustrate the most important measures of the government, in the most ______ emergencies of the state.
Dissensions might impede or frustrate the most important measures of the government, in the most ______ emergencies of the state.
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A council are often the instruments and accomplices of his ______ and are almost always a cloak to his faults.
A council are often the instruments and accomplices of his ______ and are almost always a cloak to his faults.
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If the council should be numerous enough to answer the principal end aimed at by the institution, the ______ of the members would be increase expenditures.
If the council should be numerous enough to answer the principal end aimed at by the institution, the ______ of the members would be increase expenditures.
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Prior to the appearance of the Constitution, I rarely met with an intelligent man from any of the States, who did not admit that the ______ of the executive of this State was one of the best of the distinguishing features of our constitution.
Prior to the appearance of the Constitution, I rarely met with an intelligent man from any of the States, who did not admit that the ______ of the executive of this State was one of the best of the distinguishing features of our constitution.
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Men often oppose a thing, merely because they have had no ______ in planning it.
Men often oppose a thing, merely because they have had no ______ in planning it.
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Opposition then becomes, in their estimation, an indispensable duty of ______.
Opposition then becomes, in their estimation, an indispensable duty of ______.
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Men of upright, benevolent tempers have too many opportunities of remarking, with ______, to what desperate lengths this disposition is sometimes carried.
Men of upright, benevolent tempers have too many opportunities of remarking, with ______, to what desperate lengths this disposition is sometimes carried.
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Upon the principles of a free government, ______ from the source just mentioned must necessarily be submitted to in the formation of the legislature.
Upon the principles of a free government, ______ from the source just mentioned must necessarily be submitted to in the formation of the legislature.
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In the legislature, promptitude of decision is oftener an ______ than a benefit.
In the legislature, promptitude of decision is oftener an ______ than a benefit.
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The differences of opinion, and the jarrings of ______ in that department of the government, though they may sometimes obstruct salutary plans, yet often promote deliberation and circumspection, and serve to check excesses in the majority.
The differences of opinion, and the jarrings of ______ in that department of the government, though they may sometimes obstruct salutary plans, yet often promote deliberation and circumspection, and serve to check excesses in the majority.
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But no favorable circumstances ______ or atone for the disadvantages of dissension in the executive department.
But no favorable circumstances ______ or atone for the disadvantages of dissension in the executive department.
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In the conduct of war, in which the energy of the Executive is the ______ of the national security, everything would be to be apprehended from its plurality.
In the conduct of war, in which the energy of the Executive is the ______ of the national security, everything would be to be apprehended from its plurality.
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In a republic, every magistrate ought to be personally ______ for their behavior in office.
In a republic, every magistrate ought to be personally ______ for their behavior in office.
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In the American republic, a council would serve to destroy the necessary responsibility of the Chief ______ himself.
In the American republic, a council would serve to destroy the necessary responsibility of the Chief ______ himself.
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The idea of a council to the Executive has been derived from that maxim of republican ______.
The idea of a council to the Executive has been derived from that maxim of republican ______.
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The executive power is more easily ______ when it is ONE.
The executive power is more easily ______ when it is ONE.
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All multiplication of the Executive is rather dangerous than friendly to ______.
All multiplication of the Executive is rather dangerous than friendly to ______.
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Numbers must be so great as to render ______ difficult, or they are rather a source of danger than of security.
Numbers must be so great as to render ______ difficult, or they are rather a source of danger than of security.
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The united credit and ______ of several individuals must be more formidable to liberty, than the credit and influence of either of them separately.
The united credit and ______ of several individuals must be more formidable to liberty, than the credit and influence of either of them separately.
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When power is placed in the hands of so small a number of men, as to admit of their interests and views being easily combined in a common ______, by an artful leader, it becomes more liable to abuse.
When power is placed in the hands of so small a number of men, as to admit of their interests and views being easily combined in a common ______, by an artful leader, it becomes more liable to abuse.
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Scandalous appointments to important offices have been ______.
Scandalous appointments to important offices have been ______.
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In tenderness to individuals, I forbear to descend to ______.
In tenderness to individuals, I forbear to descend to ______.
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In England, the king is a perpetual ______; and it is a maxim which has obtained for the sake of the public peace, that he is unaccountable for his administration, and his person sacred.
In England, the king is a perpetual ______; and it is a maxim which has obtained for the sake of the public peace, that he is unaccountable for his administration, and his person sacred.
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Without this, there would be no ______ whatever in the executive department — an idea inadmissible in a free government.
Without this, there would be no ______ whatever in the executive department — an idea inadmissible in a free government.
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He is the absolute ______ of his own conduct in the exercise of his office, and may observe or disregard the counsel given to him at his sole discretion.
He is the absolute ______ of his own conduct in the exercise of his office, and may observe or disregard the counsel given to him at his sole discretion.
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It is evident from these considerations, that the ______ of the Executive tends to deprive the people of the two greatest securities they can have for the faithful exercise of any delegated power
It is evident from these considerations, that the ______ of the Executive tends to deprive the people of the two greatest securities they can have for the faithful exercise of any delegated power
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The ______ of public opinion, which lose their efficacy, as well on account of the division of the censure attendant on bad measures among a number, as on account of the uncertainty on whom it ought to fall
The ______ of public opinion, which lose their efficacy, as well on account of the division of the censure attendant on bad measures among a number, as on account of the uncertainty on whom it ought to fall
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The opportunity of discovering with ______ and clearness the misconduct of the persons they trust, in order either to their removal from office or to their actual punishment in cases which admit of it.
The opportunity of discovering with ______ and clearness the misconduct of the persons they trust, in order either to their removal from office or to their actual punishment in cases which admit of it.
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Study Notes
Executive Branch Strength
- A strong executive is crucial for a well-functioning government, essential for national defense and law enforcement.
- A weak executive will inevitably lead to poor governance.
- The Roman Republic's use of dictators demonstrates the need for strong leaders, both to face enemies and quell internal conflict.
Ingredients of Executive Energy
- Unity: A single executive promotes decisive action, secrecy, and efficiency.
- Duration: A long term in office allows the executive to implement plans without interruption.
- Adequate Support: Resources (financial, personnel) are needed to support the executive.
- Competent Power: The executive must have sufficient authority to carry out its responsibilities.
Executive Safety
- Dependence on the people: The executive needs to be accountable to the public.
- Responsibility: The executive should be held accountable for its actions, both to be praised for successes and to be censured for failures.
Dangers of Multiple Executives
- Division: Multiple executives create conflicts, potentially leading to inaction or disputes.
- Concealing/Destroying Responsibility: It becomes difficult to pinpoint blame for poor decisions or actions if leadership is not centralized.
- Increased Expense: A larger executive branch needs more administrative staff and support, adding to public costs.
Executive Council Concerns
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Ambiguity: Having a council can obscure the true responsibility for decisions/actions, leaving the populace in the dark.
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Impaired Accountability: Multiple voices and opinions can hinder accountability, making it difficult to determine who's responsible for errors, or successes.
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Increased Chances of Collusion: Different individuals serving together can be prone to collusion, and thus act against the common good.
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A single executive is preferred over a plural executive for accountability and avoiding factionalism and conflicting opinions.
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This quiz explores the crucial components of a strong executive branch in government, highlighting the importance of unity, duration, and resources. It also discusses the balance between executive power and public accountability. Test your knowledge on the ingredients and safety measures that ensure effective governance.
