Question

Which of the following aspects of the US Constitution best illustrates the concept of elite democracy? Choose 1 answer: Choose 1 answer: (Choice A) A The ban on “corruption of the blood” in cases of treason (Choice B) B The process for adding amendments to the Constitution (Choice C) C The apportionment of representatives in the House according to state population (Choice D) D The original wording of the Constitution regarding the selection of US senators

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:

Originally, senators were chosen by state legislatures. Citizens voted for legislatures, and then the legislatures voted someone to be a senator.

The definition of elite democracy is a type of democracy where a small number of people influence decision making. While the citizens did vote for the legislatures, the few legislatures got to pick the senators.