James Madison was referring to ______ when he wrote in Federalist No. 62 that its necessity was "indicated by the propensity of all single and numerous assemblies to yield to the impulse of sudden and violent passions, and to be seduced by factious leaders into intemperate and pernicious resolutions."

A. the House of Representatives
B. the executive veto
C. the Senate
D. the Supreme Court


Answer: C

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