The advantages of delegating authority to a unified executive were clear to the Framers of the Constitution, but so was the potential drawback which was ______.

A. the Senate might not concur with the delegation
B. executives might pursue ends contrary to those desired by congressional majorities
C. the States might override the delegation
D. President George Washington was vocally opposed to this plan

Answer: B

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