All but one of the state constitutions formed after the American Revolution
A. provided for a less direct form of self-government than the national-level framers intended.
B. provided for annual legislative elections.
C. provided for choosing governors in direct annual elections.
D. drastically limited the power of the executive in comparison to the legislature.
E. included more severe checks and balances than the U.S. Constitution.
Answer: B
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