The framers structured Congress in a way that
A.) made it powerful enough to govern
B.) kept it from becoming too powerful
C.) made it difficult for citizens to hold their representatives accountable
D.) made it an effective check on the president
Answer:
A.) made it powerful enough to govern
B.) kept it from becoming too powerful
D.) made it an effective check on the president
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a. impeachment b. incumbency c. constituents d. casework e. redistricting
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