James Madison to Thomas Jefferson New York October 24, 1787
Constitutional Objectives Constitution’s Objectives: The “great objects” of the Constitutional Convention were: 1) Outline Executive Power “Unite the proper energy in the executive” 2) Outline Legislative Power Ensure the “proper stability in the legislature” 3) Provide for a Strong Central Government “Give to the Central government every power requisite for general purpose. ”
Constitutional Objectives Constitution’s Objectives: The “great objects” of the Constitutional Convention were: 4) National Unity “To provide for the different interests of different parts of the Union. ” 5) Federalism “To adjust the clashing pretensions of the large and ad small states.
Executive Power Nature of Executive Power The Founders debated a number of points relating to the nature of executive power. These included: 1) Single Person or Plurality? 2) Method of Appointment? 3) Duration in Office? 4) Degree of Power?
Executive Power Constitutional Questions: 1) Single Person or Plurality? Should the executive be an individual or a council of “coordinate” members? 2) Method of Appointment? a. By the People b. By Congress c. By the Governors
Executive Power 3) Duration in Office? a. Life-tenure? b. A long term: Seven years (not eligible for election) c. Shorter term: (eligible for election) 4) Degree of Power? a. Who should the president be able to appoint? b. Should the president have a “absolute negative? c. Or just “revisionary” power, which could be overruled by 3/4 of both houses? d. What role should the judiciary play in an executive veto?
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