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What were the three methods of presidential election discussed by the framers of the Constitution?
The three methods of presidential election discussed by the framers of the Constitution include using electoral college, simply selecting the president, and electing directly. As of 2014, the president is elected using the electoral college.
The framers of the Constitution intended to create a presidency capable of what?
The framers wanted a presidency that could withstand intense popular pressure. It set out to accomplish this by having the president elected via the electoral college.
Why did the framers of the constitution not include the direct election of the president?
They instead used an electoral college to prevent a majority mob rule
What key issue about the President did the Framers debate?
The Framers of the Constitution debated the extent of executive power and the method of selecting the President. They grappled with concerns about a strong centralized authority potentially leading to tyranny, which influenced the decision to establish a system of checks and balances. Additionally, they discussed the length of presidential terms and the feasibility of direct versus indirect election by the populace, ultimately settling on the Electoral College system to balance popular sovereignty with federalism.
Describe the framers plan for the selection of the nations president?
The Constitution expressly requires that the President must be a natural born citizen of the United States, 35 years of age.
The framers of the Constitution agreed that the president should be elected by the?
The constitution calls for the President to elected by electors from the states. It allows the state legislatures to decide how to choose its electors. Probably most of the framers expected the legislatures to elect the electors rather than holding a popular election to choose them.
How did the framers arrange for the electors to choose the president and vice president-?
The framers the elector to choose both vice and the president by the most vote. This is chosen by a group.
What important decisions did the framers make at the constitutional convention of 1787?
They did stuff to accomplish stuff
What were three method of presidential election discussed by the framers?
The three methods of the presidential election discussed by the framers of the Constitution were; Congressional selection, direct vote of the people and electoral college. In the end electoral college won out.
Who were the framers that were also president?
Madison Washington
Which method of selecting president did many of the framers initially favor?
Congress chooses the President.
Which method of selecting the president did many of the framers initially favor?
Congress chooses the President.
