Which of the Following Was Not a Tool Used by the Founders

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not a tool used by the Founders to prevent the dangers of "excessive democracy"?

• A) checks and balances
• B) staggered terms in office
• C) bicameralism
• D) indirect election
• E) senatorial courtesy

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Definitions:

Predicate Offense

A crime that is a component of a larger crime or is required to be convicted for a charge, often used in the context of legal proceedings regarding complex fraud or organized crime.

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

A U.S. law that prohibits companies and their employees from bribing foreign officials to gain a business advantage.

Fifth Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution protecting individuals from self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and ensuring due process of law.

Self-Incrimination

The act of implicating oneself in a crime or sharing information that could lead to one's own criminal prosecution.