Responses
The Framers wanted the Senate to be able to run criminal background checks on nominees.
The Framers wanted the Senate to be able to run criminal background checks on nominees.
The Framers wanted the Senate to work closely with executive departments.
The Framers wanted the Senate to work closely with executive departments.
The Framers wanted the Senate to have complete control over executive departments.
The Framers wanted the Senate to have complete control over executive departments.
The Framers wanted the Senate to be able to check executive power.
The Framers wanted the Senate to be able to check executive power.
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The correct response is: The Framers wanted the Senate to be able to check executive power.
This design was part of the larger system of checks and balances established in the U.S. Constitution to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. By giving the Senate the power of advice and consent, the Framers ensured that presidential appointments (such as judges and cabinet members) would undergo scrutiny and approval from the Senate.
