Why did the Framers create a legislative body influenced by popular events as well as a more stable, slower body?
Responses
to have more people involved in the legislative process
to have more people involved in the legislative process
to keep Congress interesting.
to keep Congress interesting.
to have a system of checks on power and a stabilizing structure with one house having fluidity and one with a longer tenure
to have a system of checks on power and a stabilizing structure with one house having fluidity and one with a longer tenure
to keep power in the hands of the larger states
and prevent smaller states from being overshadowed
to keep power in the hands of the larger states and prevent smaller states from being overshadowed
to balance the interests of the people and the interests of the states
to balance the interests of the people and the interests of the states
to ensure that laws were carefully considered and not rushed through the legislative process
to ensure that laws were carefully considered and not rushed through the legislative process
to prevent one branch of government from becoming too dominant or powerful
to prevent one branch of government from becoming too dominant or powerful
Overall, the Framers created a legislative body influenced by popular events and a more stable, slower body to establish a government with checks and balances, represent both the people and the states, and ensure careful consideration of laws.