analyzing the readings, raising questions about it, and/or drawing connections to other readings
Use these sources:
John Locke, “On Prerogative Power,” from Second Treatise (1689)
Federalist Papers, No. 70
Thomas Jefferson, Letter to Colvin (1810)
Abraham Lincoln, “Habeas Corpus Speech,” (1861)
Abraham Lincoln, “Letter to Albert Hodges,” (1864)
1. What is the relationship between the executive and the other branches?
2. To what degree do liberal democracies need energetic executive power?
Can the executive be fully contained and controlled by the laws?
1. What are the differences between Jefferson’s and Lincoln’s understanding of executive power?
2. Did Lincoln violate the Constitution or uphold it? Were his actions justified?
