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Under the original constitution, which position was elected directly by the people?

a) President
b) Vice President
c) Members of Congress
d) Senators

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Final answer:

Under the original Constitution, the President was elected directly by the people. Correct option is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

Under the original Constitution, the position that was elected directly by the people was the a) President. The members of Congress, including both the House of Representatives and the Senate, were not elected directly by the people. The President was chosen by electors who were picked by the state legislature, and federal judges were nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

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