AP United States Government and Politicsmediummcq1 pt

The framers of the Constitution favored a republican form of government over a direct democracy primarily to achieve which of the following goals?

A.To filter public opinion through a body of elected representatives to protect minority rights
B.To ensure that the legislative process was efficient and capable of rapid action
C.To strip the general population of any role in the political process
D.To guarantee that the chief executive was directly accountable to the voters

Explanation

Core Concept

The framers believed a direct democracy was susceptible to the tyranny of the majority; a republic with elected representatives would allow for cooler, more deliberate decision-making.

Correct Answer

ATo filter public opinion through a body of elected representatives to protect minority rights

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