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The framers of the constitution gave voters the most direct participation in the selection of which group?
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Did the framers of the Constitution created a system of a government based on the principles of direct democracy?
NO. The United States is a representative democracy and its Constitution gives no provisions for direct democracy.
What was NOT a reason why the Framers opposed direct democracy?
Framers opposed a direct democracy for many reasons. The most important reason is because they were afraid of the rule of a majority.
What is the most direct method of participation?
volunteering for a political campaign engaging in civil disobedience
The constitutional convention never seriously considered selection of the president by?
direct elections
What is method of amending the Constitution?
The constitution is not permanent. Sections in the constitution can be altered by the super majorities in the legislature or by direct approval of the referendum by the electorate. In both sides, it is the majority side that rules.
What were three method of presidential election discussed by the framers?
The three methods of the presidential election discussed by the framers of the Constitution were; Congressional selection, direct vote of the people and electoral college. In the end electoral college won out.
Did the framers of the Constitution created a system of a government based on the principles of direct democracy?
NO. The United States is a representative democracy and its Constitution gives no provisions for direct democracy.
Why did the framers of the constitution not include the direct election of the president?
They instead used an electoral college to prevent a majority mob rule
Did the framers of the Constitution believe that all policy decisions should be made by majority vote of the people?
yes, because they were advocates of direct democracy
Who did the Framers entrust the selection of US senators to?
The Framers of the US Constitution entrusted the selection of US senators to state legislatures. Until the adoption of the 17th Amendment in 1913, state legislatures had the power to appoint senators. The amendment changed this method and established direct election of senators by the people.
What was NOT a reason why the Framers opposed direct democracy?
Framers opposed a direct democracy for many reasons. The most important reason is because they were afraid of the rule of a majority.
Difference between the Selection tool and the Direct Selection tool?
selection tool for selecting total object direct selection tool for selecting separate points in object.
The use of an antibiotic resistance gene on a plasmid used in genetic engineering makes?
direct selection possible
The Framers of the Constitution understood democracy and republic to mean different things Which concept did the Framers favored democracy or republic?
The Framers knew the direct and pure form of democracy and they feared that the emotional decisions taken by the populace; which is called unrestricted Majority Rule; may violate the individual rights. Therefore they chose the republic form of government in which the people choose individuals to represent them and transform their will into rational and reasonable decisions. after many amendment in the US constitution the government became a democratic republic.. or what we can call "representative or liberal democracy".A republic as opposed to a pure democracy
What was the form of government in ancient Athens?
A direct democracy with enforced participation
What were the Framers three methods of presidential election?
Selected by congress, direct vote of the people, electoral college.
What are the methods of presidential election discussed by the framers?
Selected by congress, direct vote of the people, electoral college
