The Framers Designed the Senate to Be a Check Against

question 47

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 are directly elected by the people.
• D)Senators are the only officials immune from impeachment.

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