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Use the passage below to answer
the following question.
"That unity is conducive to energy will not be disputed. Decision, activity, secrecy, and despatch will generally characterize the proceedings of one man in a much more eminent degree than the proceedings of any greater number; and in proportion as the number is increased, these qualities will be diminished . . ."
-Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 70, "The Executive Department Further Considered," 1788
Which of the following statements best summarizes
Hamilton's argument?
A.One person should run the executive branch because they will be able to act swiftly, decisively, and discreetly, which is necessary for the presidency
B. One person should run the executive branch because it will be too complicated for Congress if they have to negotiate with multiple people
C. Three people should run the executive branch because it is too much power for one person to hold
D. Three people should run the executive branch because its power to
negotiate treaties with other countries should be distributed to multiple people