The Founding Fathers created a system that
A) encouraged participatory democracy.
B) favored the popular majority.
C) rewarded hard work.
D) restricted decision making by popular majority.
E) emphasized prompt, decisive government action.

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The Founding Fathers created a system that restricted decision making by popular majority through the use of checks and balances, separation of powers, and indirect election of senators and the president. This was done to protect against the tyranny of the majority and ensure that decision making was thoughtful and considered, rather than hasty and potentially harmful to minority groups or individual rights.

The Founding Fathers Created a System That