The framers of the 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
E) declaring war on any country that posed a threat to American national security

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The framers of the Constitution were wary of direct democracy and sought to create a presidency that could not be easily swayed by popular pressure. They accomplished this by establishing an indirect process for electing the president through the electoral college. This was intended to provide a measure of independence for the president while also ensuring that the American people had a say in who held the executive office. The other options listed are not accurate descriptions of the framers' intentions for the presidency.

The Framers of the Constitution Intended to Create a Presidency