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5.2 FRQ

Though the president, during the sitting of the legislature, is assisted by the senate, yet he is without a constitutional council in their recess— he will therefore be unsupported by proper information and advice, and will generally be directed by minions and favorites, or a council of state will grow out of the principal officers of the great departments, the most dangerous council in a free country.
—Antifederalist Papers, Cato IV

Question 1

Short answer
Describe the viewpoint expressed in the passage.

Question 2

Short answer
Explain how Federalist No. 70 addresses the concerns described in part A.

Question 3

Short answer
Explain how the Constitution was designed to prevent the concerns expressed in the quote.

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