Why didn't the framers of the Constitution create a direct democracy?
A. It wasn't the best way to resist manipulative politicians.
B. Direct democracy had never been used before.
C. The people had expressed support for a government similar to a monarchy.
D. They were worried about the efficiency of ballot-counting mechanisms.
E. They believed the rights of the minority would be suppressed by the dominating majority.
Answer: E
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A. ideology B. money C. culture D. suasion