Asked by Aniya Michelle on Sep 24, 2024
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Which office did the framers design to be directly elected by the people?
A) a U.S.representative
B) a U.S.senator
C) a U.S.president
D) a U.S.vice president
Directly Elected
Describes a system where officials are chosen by voters directly, rather than by an intermediary body or appointment.
- Apprehend the objectives that led to the formation of the presidency and the extent of its powers as defined in the U.S. Constitution.
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Maria Tellez3 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The U.S. representatives were designed to be directly elected by the people. This is reflected in Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution, which states that "The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States." The framers believed that direct election of representatives would ensure that the House represented the popular will of the people. Senators were originally elected by state legislatures until the 17th Amendment in 1913, and the president and vice president are elected through the electoral college, not directly by the people.
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the objectives that led to the formation of the presidency and the extent of its powers as defined in the U.S. Constitution.