Which of the following was designed by the framers to be an office directly elected by the people?
A) member of the House of Representatives
B) senator
C) president
D) federal court judge
E) vice president

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The House of Representatives was designed by the framers to be an office directly elected by the people. The Constitution stipulates that representatives shall be chosen every two years by the people in each state. Senators, on the other hand, were originally selected by state legislatures, though this was changed to direct election by the people with the passage of the 17th Amendment in 1913. The president and vice president are elected indirectly through the Electoral College, and federal court judges are appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate.

Which of the Following Was Designed by the Framers to Be