Question
Why was the Senate given the power of advice and consent?
A. The Farmers wanted the Senate to work closely with executive departments.
B. The Framers wanted the Senate to have complete control over executive departments.
C. The Farmers wanted the Senate to be able to check executive power.
D. The Framers wanted the Senate to be able to run criminal background checks on nominees.
A. The Farmers wanted the Senate to work closely with executive departments.
B. The Framers wanted the Senate to have complete control over executive departments.
C. The Farmers wanted the Senate to be able to check executive power.
D. The Framers wanted the Senate to be able to run criminal background checks on nominees.
Answers
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The correct answer is **C. The Framers wanted the Senate to be able to check executive power.**
The Framers of the Constitution established the Senate's role in providing advice and consent as a way to create a system of checks and balances between the legislative and executive branches. This power ensures that the Senate has a say in key appointments made by the President, such as federal judges and cabinet members, thus preventing the concentration of power in the executive branch.
The Framers of the Constitution established the Senate's role in providing advice and consent as a way to create a system of checks and balances between the legislative and executive branches. This power ensures that the Senate has a say in key appointments made by the President, such as federal judges and cabinet members, thus preventing the concentration of power in the executive branch.