In Crafting the Executive Branch, What Was the Motive Behind

In crafting the executive branch, what was the motive behind the decisions of the Constitution's Framers?

A) to create an effective national leader directly tied to the citizens
B) to create a strong national leader who would have direct ties to state governors
C) to create an elite national leader removed from the direct control of citizens
D) to create a weak national leader that could easily be dominated by Congress
E) to create a plural executive with both symbolic and legislative responsibilities