Which of the following was a way the framers tried to make the Senate a check against excessive democracy?
A) Senators were originally appointed by state legislatures
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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Senators were originally appointed by state legislatures, which helped to ensure that the Senate was not directly accountable to the people and could act as a more deliberative body to check the passions of the House of Representatives and the public. This method of appointment was changed with the 17th Amendment in 1913, which established the direct election of senators by the people.

Which of the Following Was a Way the Framers Tried