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Handout D: Analysis: Alexander Hamilton and Federalist No. 70

Analysis: Alexander Hamilton and Federalist No. 70

Directions: Complete the outline below with information and arguments from Federalist No. 70. Write a paraphrase of the main idea of each paragraph (highlighted in bold on Handout C). Then fill in the supports Hamilton provides for his argument. The first section has been begun for you.

A. [paragraph one] Main idea:

A strong and single executive is the most important quality for an effective government.

Supports

B. [paragraph two] Main idea:

 

 

Supports

C. [paragraph three] Main idea:

 

 

Supports

D. [paragraph four] Main idea:

 

 

Supports