Alexander Hamilton Quote - Nature of war to increase the executive at the expense of the legislative authority.

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Nature of war to increase the executive at the expense of the legislative authority.

"Nature of war to increase the executive at the expense of the legislative authority."

— Alexander Hamilton

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Author: Alexander Hamilton
Category: Cautionary
Tags: Cautionary Concerned Government Power War

Meaning of this quote

War tends to expand executive authority relative to legislative power.

Key takeaway: Monitor how emergencies change the balance between institutions.

Origin of the quote

The Federalist No. 8.

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Attributed author: Alexander Hamilton

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