In Anticipation of the Challenges of Factions and Their "Passions

question 59

Multiple Choice

In anticipation of the challenges of factions and their "passions," the framers set up roadblocks in the Senate to prevent the American electorate from

• A)falling prey to the tyranny of the majority.
• B)unfairly controlling the public agenda.
• C)too quickly voting its wishes into action.
• D)allowing a minority faction to control the nation.

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