What constitutional feature of the initial Senate was designed mainly to make it, in James Madison's words, the "necessary fence" against the "fickleness and passion" of the people?
a. The six-year term of office.
b. The equal number of senators per state.
c. The smaller size of the Senate.
d. The composition of the Senate.
e. The indirect election of the senators.
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