The Framers of the American Constitution Sought to Prevent the Perceived

question 33

Multiple Choice

The framers of the American Constitution sought to prevent the perceived threat of "excessive democracy" through a number of institutional innovations.Which constitutional provision did NOT prevent the threat of excessive democracy?

• A)allowing each branch of government to participate in and influence the activities of the other branches
• B)dividing the legislative assembly into two chambers
• C)electing the president by the Electoral College and senators by state legislatures
• D)electing members of the House of Representatives every two years
• E)renovating one-third of the Senate every two years

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