What was a way the framers tried to make the Senate a check against excessive democracy?

The framers of the Constitution designed the Senate to be less directly accountable to the electorate compared to the House of Representatives, thereby serving as a check against excessive democracy. Senators were originally chosen by state legislatures rather than through direct popular vote, which insulated them from immediate public pressures and whims. This structure aimed to ensure that the Senate could take a more deliberative approach to legislation, representing the interests of states and providing stability against rapid shifts in public opinion.