The authority of the King, in France, has, in the first place, the advantage of duration over that of the President, and durability is one of the chief elements of strength; nothing is either loved or feared but what is likely to endure.

The President of the United States is a magistrate elected for four years; the King, in France, is an hereditary sovereign.

In the exercise of the executive power the President of the United States is constantly subject to a jealous scrutiny.

He may make, but he cannot conclude, a treaty; he may designate, but he cannot appoint, a public officer.

*q The King of France is absolute within the limits of his authority.