What differences does he point out between the plurality of Congress and their decisions and the decisions of potential leader(s) of the executive branch?

Read the article “Unilateral Action and Presidential Power: A Theory” by Terry M. Moe and William G. Howell and Federalist 70 written by Alexander Hamilton.
1. Read both articles, noting salient points and themes of each.
2. Your analytical paper should be 12 font in Times New Roman, double spaced with appropriate margins. It should be 4-6 pages in length.
3. Your analytical essay should reflect the following subjects:
a. In Federalist 70, what reasoning does Hamilton give for a single executive over a plural number?
b. What differences does he point out between the plurality of Congress and their decisions and the decisions of potential leader(s) of the executive branch?
c. How has the presidency evolved according to the article by Moe and Howell beyond what Hamilton or the Founding Fathers envisioned?
d. How have presidents exploited the fact that the Constitution is a framework and not just a list of abilities and powers?
e. How does the presidents station as executive influence their power?
f. What powers do Congress have to limit the actions of the president?
g. However what limits what Congressmen might be willing to do?
h. Lastly what powers do the courts have over the president?
i. Why do the courts need to stay on decent terms with the president?

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