Read the quotation from Alexander Hamilton.

Question

“. . . the true test of a good government is its aptitude and tendency to produce a good administration.”
—Alexander Hamilton, The Federalist, No. 76

To what does Hamilton MOST LIKELY refer when he writes of “a good administration”?
Question 16 options:

the executive branch

the State governments

the legislative branch

the judicial branch

Answer 1

When Alexander Hamilton refers to “a good administration,” he is most likely referring to the executive branch. In the context of The Federalist Papers, especially Federalist No. 76, Hamilton discusses the importance of a strong and effective executive to ensure that the government functions properly and achieves its intended goals.