... a word, that all multiplication of the Executive is rather dangerous than friendly to liberty [Hamilton, The Federalist Papers, No. 70]."" Hamilton's philosophy was based on the idea of "the public good- and he believed that the government derived its power from the consent of those who are governed. Hamilton also functioned on the premise that only "a talented few- had the knowledge and wisdom to create the measures necessary for the public good. Hamilton also believed ... his role as the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. Hamilton's contributions and vision of a cen...

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