Some might suggest that the Constitution favoured placing power in the hands of economic elites. Which of the following does NOT fit this argument?
A. The Electoral College
B. The election of senators
C. The Tenth Amendment
D. The presidential veto
I think D-don't think this is what it was about.
I agree.
To determine which choice does NOT fit the argument that the Constitution favored placing power in the hands of economic elites, we need to examine each option and its relation to economic elites.
A. The Electoral College: This is a mechanism used for the indirect election of the President. It can be argued that the Electoral College was established to ensure that the President would not be directly elected by the general population, but rather by a group of electors who were chosen by the state to represent their interests. While this may not directly favor economic elites, it could indirectly contribute to their influence.
B. The election of senators: Originally, senators were not directly elected by the public but were chosen by state legislatures. This system allowed for state-level elites to have more control over the selection of senators, potentially favoring economic elites.
C. The Tenth Amendment: This amendment affirms that any powers not delegated to the federal government, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states or the people. It does not directly address the power of economic elites but instead clarifies the distribution of authority between the federal government and the states.
D. The presidential veto: The presidential veto allows the President to reject a bill passed by Congress. While the President's ability to veto legislation might not directly favor economic elites, it does grant significant power to the executive, which could potentially be influenced by economic elites.
Based on this analysis, choice C, the Tenth Amendment, does NOT fit the argument that the Constitution favored placing power in the hands of economic elites. The Tenth Amendment primarily deals with the division of powers between the federal and state governments, rather than directly addressing the influence of economic elites.