James Madison Was Concerned About the "Fickleness and Passion" of Which

question 146

Multiple Choice

James Madison was concerned about the "fickleness and passion" of which governmental body?

• A)The judiciary
• B)The Senate
• C)The House of Representatives
• D)The presidency
• E)The bureaucracy

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