The Framers Designed the Senate to Be a Check Against

question 17

Multiple Choice

The framers designed the Senate to be a check against excessive democracy by doing which of the following?

• A) Senators were originally appointed by state legislatures.
• B) Senators have shorter terms than members of the House of Representatives.
• C) Senators were directly elected by the people.
• D) Senators are the only officials immune from impeachment.

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Definitions:

Organ of Corti

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that produces nerve impulses in response to sound vibrations.

Kinocilium

A specialized type of cilium on the apical surface of hair cells in the sensory epithelium of the vertebrate inner ear, crucial for the detection of sound and movement.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that supports the organ of Corti, playing a critical role in sound perception.

Cilia

Microscopic, hair-like structures on the surface of cells that move in a wave-like manner to propel substances.