The founding fathers were generally apprehensive of democracy. Which of the following could the founders have viewed as restraints on democracy?
A. the House of Representatives and the Senate
B. the House of Representatives and the Supreme Court
C. the Senate and the Supreme Court
D. the Electoral College and the House of Representatives
Answer: C
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a. Negative b. Positive c. Provocative d. Pacifying e. Neutral
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