What Was the Principal Concern of James Madison, Alexander Hamilton

question 104

Multiple Choice

What was the principal concern of James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and other Founders of our national government with respect to public opinion?

• A) that public opinion would undermine the supremacy of the legislature
• B) that public opinion would be susceptible to radical and frequent shifts
• C) that public opinion would too closely mirror public policies
• D) that public opinion would be immoveable in times of crisis
• E) that public opinion would lead the people to prefer policies inconsistent with presidential power

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