U.S. Senators were not popularly elected until 1913
A. since no one thought to change the Constitution.
B. to encourage democracy at the state level.
C. because public opinion only temporarily favored doing so in 1912.
D. as a defense to the people against their own temporary errors and delusions.
E. because permanent majorities were not allowed to amend the Constitution.
Answer: D
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