Why Did the Framers of the U

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why did the Framers of the U.S. Constitution not anticipate the first phase of the presidential elections?

• A) In that period, two elections were illegal.
• B) They did not anticipate that a two-party system would emerge.
• C) There was not enough population to warrant an election.
• D) The population was so low that it was possible to create a ballot with all names listed.
• E) It was very likely an oversight on their part.