The framers of the U.S.Constitution had originally intended which of the following offices to be subject to direct popular election?

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The framers of the U.S. Constitution originally intended congressional representatives to be subject to direct popular election. Senators were intended to be chosen by state legislatures until the 17th Amendment was passed in 1913, which established the direct election of Senators by the people. The President is chosen through the Electoral College, not through direct popular election. Supreme Court Justices and bureaucrats are appointed, not elected.

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