The first decision made by the framers at the Constitutional Convention regarding the presidency was
A)the method for electing the president.
B)the line of presidential succession following the vice president.
C)the date of presidential inaugurations.
D)the number of terms presidents could serve.
E)to have a single executive.

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The first decision made by the framers at the Constitutional Convention regarding the presidency was to have a single executive. There was significant debate among the framers over whether to have a single executive or a council of executives, but ultimately they decided on a single president. This decision laid the foundation for the rest of the discussions around the powers and responsibilities of the presidency.

The First Decision Made by the Framers at the Constitutional