Robert D. Kaplan described the founders of the United States as "constructive pessimists." It can be argued that this pessimism led the founding fathers to __________.
A. reject democracy
B. embrace checks and balances and the divisions of power
C. set democratic standards
D. make rules about who gets what and how
Answer: B
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