Question
Use the excerpt from the U.S. Constitution to answer the question.
Article 1 Section 3: "The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, [chosen by the Legislature thereof,] for six Years; and each Senator shall have one Vote. Immediately after they shall be assembled in Consequence of the first Election, they shall be divided as equally as may be into three Classes. The Seats of the Senators of the first Class shall be vacated at the Expiration of the second Year, of the second Class at the Expiration of the fourth Year, and of the third Class at the Expiration of the sixth Year, so that one third may be chosen every second Year; [and if Vacancies happen by Resignation, or otherwise, during the Recess of the Legislature of any State, the Executive thereof may make temporary Appointments until the next Meeting of the Legislature, which shall then fill such Vacancies."
Analyze the except. Which perspective and argument is supported by this excerpt?
Analyze the except. Which perspective and argument is supported by this excerpt?
A. Hamilton's argument that elites make better decisions than the people
B. Jefferson's argument that a powerful national government threatens personal liberties
C. Jefferson's argument that the people can make good decisions
D. Hamilton's argument that states with too much power would lead to a weak nation that could not compete with other countries
Article 1 Section 3: "The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, [chosen by the Legislature thereof,] for six Years; and each Senator shall have one Vote. Immediately after they shall be assembled in Consequence of the first Election, they shall be divided as equally as may be into three Classes. The Seats of the Senators of the first Class shall be vacated at the Expiration of the second Year, of the second Class at the Expiration of the fourth Year, and of the third Class at the Expiration of the sixth Year, so that one third may be chosen every second Year; [and if Vacancies happen by Resignation, or otherwise, during the Recess of the Legislature of any State, the Executive thereof may make temporary Appointments until the next Meeting of the Legislature, which shall then fill such Vacancies."
Analyze the except. Which perspective and argument is supported by this excerpt?
Analyze the except. Which perspective and argument is supported by this excerpt?
A. Hamilton's argument that elites make better decisions than the people
B. Jefferson's argument that a powerful national government threatens personal liberties
C. Jefferson's argument that the people can make good decisions
D. Hamilton's argument that states with too much power would lead to a weak nation that could not compete with other countries
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The excerpt from the U.S. Constitution primarily supports perspective A: Hamilton's argument that elites make better decisions than the people.
This is evident in the structure of the Senate, where Senators are chosen by the state legislatures (originally, before the 17th Amendment established direct elections). The division of Senators into classes and the staggered terms also suggest a design intended to create stability and wisdom in governance, reflecting Hamilton’s belief in the need for a deliberative body made up of individuals who are more experienced and knowledgeable than the average citizen. The temporary appointments made by the state executive during recess indicate a reliance on established leaders to fill critical roles, rather than directly turning to popular election in every circumstance, further supporting the notion that elite decision-making is preferred in the context of governance.
Thus, the excerpt aligns closely with Hamiltonian thought regarding the role of government and the capabilities of its leaders.
This is evident in the structure of the Senate, where Senators are chosen by the state legislatures (originally, before the 17th Amendment established direct elections). The division of Senators into classes and the staggered terms also suggest a design intended to create stability and wisdom in governance, reflecting Hamilton’s belief in the need for a deliberative body made up of individuals who are more experienced and knowledgeable than the average citizen. The temporary appointments made by the state executive during recess indicate a reliance on established leaders to fill critical roles, rather than directly turning to popular election in every circumstance, further supporting the notion that elite decision-making is preferred in the context of governance.
Thus, the excerpt aligns closely with Hamiltonian thought regarding the role of government and the capabilities of its leaders.
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