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Separation of powers.

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The founding fathers instituted a system of checks and balances in Congress to guard against excessive democracy. This included dividing the government into separate branches with distinct powers and instituting a system of representation in which senators were elected by state legislatures and the President was elected through the Electoral College, rather than direct popular vote.

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Q: What mechanism was instituted in the congress to guard against excessive democracy?
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