7. The staten
"Measures are too often decided, not according to the rules of justice and
the rights of the minor party, but by the superior force of an interested and
overbearing majority."
-James Madison, The Federalist, No. 10
Which feature of the Constitution was introduced to reduce the possible
influence of an "overbearing majority"?
A. having appointed rather than elected Supreme Court Justices
B. the decision to place the executive branch in the hands of one person
C. the requirement that the Senate confirm nominations by the President
D. the establishment of a House of Representatives to represent the people