Why did the Framers give legislative veto power to the executive branch?

A)to overcome minority tyrannyin the US Senate and empower democratic majorities
B)to moderate the influence of demagogic majorities and to constrain the legislative branch
C)to empower the minority in Congress and ensure executive voice in the legislative process
D)to force a supermajority consensus prior to passing legislation and protect against the excesses of democracy


B

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