Why did the American founders not establish the new nation as a direct democracy?
a. They did not want the new government to resemble the British government.
b. James Madison led a faction staunchly opposed to direct democracies.
c. It was not possible for citizens to gather to debate and vote on laws.
d. The decline of the Athenian government proved that direct democracy was flawed.
e. Georgia threatened to leave the Union if a direct democracy was instituted.
ANS: C
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