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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Providing for a judicial branch selected indirectly, with judges serving life terms is the provision that most prevents the threat of excessive democracy. This is because the judicial branch is insulated from popular pressure and can strike down laws that violate the Constitution, even if they are popularly supported. The fact that judges serve life terms also means that they are not subject to electoral cycles and can make decisions independent of political pressures. The other options (A, B, and C) do provide checks and balances, but do not directly address the threat of excessive democracy.

The Framers of the American Constitution Sought to Prevent the Perceived