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How did the original Constitution reflect a distrust of popular government?

Question by Sunday: How did the original Constitution reflect a distrust of popular government?
It has been said, “The Constitution reflects a basic distrust of direct popular government.” What are two aspects of the original Constitution that demonstrate this distrust? I think the electoral college is one of them, but I’m drawing a blank on anything else.

Best answer:

Answer by favteacher
Senators were not elected directly.

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