According to the Founders, which of the following pose the greatest dangers in a direct democracy?

a. Landlords and wealthy men
b. Skillful orators and wealthy men
c. Majority faction and landlords
d. Landlords and skillful orators
e. Skillful orators and majority faction

ANS: E

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