Making a Great America

The Founding Fathers' Vision for the Office of President of the United States

• Charles Jett

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The Founding Fathers envisioned a powerful, energetic executive balanced by checks and balances. Hamilton and Madison valued a single, decisive President chosen by the Electoral College to ensure accountability and informed decision-making. They stressed the importance of unity, effective military command, and the power of pardons. Anti-Federalists feared potential tyranny and corruption, advocating for a plural executive to prevent abuse of power. This balanced vision aimed to create a presidency capable of leading the nation while safeguarding against despotism.

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