The framers of the U.S.Constitution intended to create a presidency capable of
A)completely dominating Congress.
B)withstanding excessive popular pressure by making it subject to indirect election through the electoral college.
C)spending money with little interference from any other branch of government.
D)regulating all forms of commerce.

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The framers of the Constitution were wary of direct democracy and sought to create a system of checks and balances that would prevent any one branch or individual from wielding too much power. One way they did this was by establishing the electoral college as a means of indirectly electing the president, which would limit the influence of popular pressure and prevent a demagogue from being elected.

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