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They just got free from an oppressive leader, and they didn't want another one.

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Despite the flaws in the Articles of Confederation, a lot of people still supported the Articles. It was impossible for the framers to form a government with too much power, as the people were fearful of another King, and would never support that government.

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The men who wrote the constitution had lived under the power of a king. A king has unlimited power and can do what he wants. They wanted to make sure that they didn't set up a new monarch so they limited powers.

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The 9 and 10 amendment state these propertys.

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They just got free from an oppressive leader, and they didn't want another one.

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Because this is supposed to be a representative republic, not a centrally controlled government.

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It's not that weirdo its limited government.

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Q: Why were the framers of the constitution careful to limit the powers of the federal government?
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Why were the framers of the constitution careful to limit the power of the federal government?

Because this is supposed to be a representative republic, not a centrally controlled government.


When drafting the constitution the framers were careful to create a government that did not?

concentrate powers.


How did the framers of the constitution try to balance state and federal powers?

States shared power with government


On which of the following did the framers of the U.S. Constitution model the legislative branch of the Federal Government?

English Parliament


What evidence is contained in the constitution to indicate the framers were distrustful of democracy?

Careful wording and wanting less power for government


Which of the following statements is generally true of the framers of the constitution?

they believed in the supremacy of the executive branch of the federal government


Who establishes federal courts?

The federal courts were established by the Constitution. They were established under Article III of the U.S. Constitution which was written by the framers.


Why were the majority of Americans opposed to the strong national government the framers wanted?

I think you have it wrong. The framers of the constitution wanted a federal government with limited powers. That was one of the reasons came here to get away from in England.


What did the framers proposal center around?

The framers of the constitution feared that the lack of government would have the potential to cause anarchy. The framers proposal centered around a constitution that had more government control.


Can you please say Framers in a sentence?

"The framers of the constitution envisioned a republican from of government."


What did the framers of the US Constitution make no provision for?

Quote from website below: In authorizing the creation of a federal district as seat of government, the Framers made no provision for the suffrage rights of persons who resided there.


What was the Name of the form of government the framers of the American constitution agreed to create?

The form of government the framers of the Constitution agreed to create republic