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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 (38) Use the passage to respond to parts A, B, and C. A. Describe the viewpoint expressed in the passage. B. Explain how Federalist No. 70 addresses the concerns described in part A. C. Explain how the Constitution was designed to prevent the concerns expressed in the quote.