Lesson 6: Federalist 70
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to analyze the arguments presented in Federalist No. 70 and evaluate Hamilton’s justification for a single, energetic executive, connecting his reasoning to the structure and powers of the modern presidency
Why does Hamilton argue that an “energetic executive” is essential to good government, and how does this argument shape our understanding of presidential power today?
CG.Civ.4.b. Describe how the United States Constitution organizes, enumerates, and divides power to
create a limited government (e.g., separation of powers, checks and balances, necessary
and proper clause, supremacy clause, 10th Amendment).
dok level 3
Students must analyze Hamilton’s argument in Federalist No. 70, not just summarize it.
They interpret concepts such as “energy in the executive,” unity, accountability, and decision-making.
They evaluate how the argument connects to the structure of the modern presidency.
The task requires reasoning, textual evidence, and explanation, which aligns with strategic thinking.
students can utilize voice text to hear the reading as they read and or use google translate if English is an issue.
questions and group discussion
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14DNRWk6BYM_0brMvMDBuVW-hLmujLLF5S6O9wLTzmA4/edit?tab=t.0
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17b7lL2-CTvh1_y9DsLeT2oVRTUwRCIFC8tkz07W_btE/edit?tab=t.0