Which of the Following Was a Way the Framers Tried

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a way the framers tried to make the Senate a check against excessive democracy?

• A) The Senate has staggered terms of office.
• B) Senators have shorter terms than members of the House of Representatives.
• C) Senators were directly elected by the people.
• D) Senators are the only officials immune from impeachment.
• E) Only the Senate has the power to create revenue bills.

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Definitions:

Corpus Luteum

A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries that secretes progesterone after ovulation.

Progesterone

A hormone released by the ovaries involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis.

Mature Follicle

Ovarian follicle in which the oocyte attains its full size. The follicle contains a fluid-filled antrum and is surrounded by the theca interna and externa; also called Graafian follicle.

Meiotic Division

A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of four genetically diverse haploid cells, critical for sexual reproduction.