The framers of the American Constitution sought to prevent the perceived threat of excessive democracy through a number of institutional innovations.Which of these constitutional provisions MOST prevents the threat of excessive democracy?

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The provision for a judicial branch selected indirectly with judges serving life terms (D) most directly prevents the threat of excessive democracy by insulating the judiciary from popular pressures and ensuring that judges can make decisions based on the law rather than public opinion. This creates a balance against the potential for majority rule to infringe on minority rights or the principles of justice.

The Framers of the American Constitution Sought to Prevent the Perceived