Compromise on Executive Election at the Constitutional Convention

During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the delegates not only sought to address the inadequacies of the Articles of Confederation but also had to navigate various philosophical underpinnings regarding governance. One critical area of debate was the structure of the executive branch. The framers of the Constitution had differing views on how much power the executive should hold and how it should be elected.

Which of the following statements accurately reflects a compromise reached during the Convention concerning the executive branch?