The Founders of our national governmentGroup of answer choiceshad little confidence in the ability of ordinary citizens to lead the government.had more confidence in the mass public than contemporary public opinion scholars.encouraged democratic institutions like the House of Representatives to control less democratic ones like the Senate.tried to develop a system that would allow ordinary citizens to control much of the government.

Which of these highlights a flaw that existed in the direct democracy system? Group of answer choices Its scope was limited by constitutional protection of individual rights It was time-consuming, expensive and over-complex All members of the community participated in decision-making. Members only chose their representatives, and not the leader directly

According to lecture, the founding fathers shortly after the revolution were heavily concerned with virtuosity of the American people?Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Jean-Jacques Rousseau believed that Group of answer choicesa government that always follows the will of the people is doomed to fail.the Greek city-state was the best example of procedural democracy.representative democracy is most practical when the government guarantees many freedoms.without a written constitution, a majority of people will take advantage of minorities.true democracy requires people to make their own decisions.

after the revolution the founding fathers wanted build a constitution that integrated church and state?Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

President John Adams publicly indicated thatMultiple Choicethe federal government would not use force against common people that were simply seeking their inalienable rights.the Constitution was designed for a governing elite.dissent against the federal government would be welcomed as part of the birthing pangs of a republic.he disagreed with the concept of a republic and preferred more direct democratic rule.he felt he was the president of the "common folk."