0
What else can I help you with?
This is a system of government designed by the writers of the constitution it is a union of states under a central government?
Federal system of government!!
Why were the writers of the constitution afraid of giving the central government too much power?
the bill of rights
The writers of the United States Constitution created a federal form of government primarily to?
To strengthen the power of the central government. The preceding Articles of the Confederation gave too much power to the states, and left too little power to the central government, as shown by Shays' Rebellion. A stronger central power was necessary, and thus the Constitution was born.
What is the constitutional basis for the inherent powers of the federal government?
They were assumed by the writers of the Constitution to be necessary to the government to function
What term did the writers of the constitution use to describe a form of government that consists of carefully designed institutions that are responsive to the majority but not captive to it?
The writers of the Constitution referred to this form of government as a "republic." In a republic, elected representatives make decisions on behalf of the citizens, ensuring that the government is accountable to the majority while also protecting the rights of minorities. This design aims to balance popular sovereignty with safeguards against the potential tyranny of the majority.
The writers of the constitution originally provided that most of the powers of government belong to?
State Governments.
Who influenced the writers of the Constitution he also wriote the Two Treatises of Government?
John Locke
All the bills raising revenue shall originate in the house of representatives the main reason writers of the constitution include this provision was to?
Ahh, finally, an actually educated answer. The main reason writers of the constitution include this provision was to spread power so it is not one, very strong central government. The founding fathers did not want to be like England.
Why did the writers of the constitution add balances to the federal government?
To allow leaders to make bolder decisions
Why did the writers of the constitution fear strong central government?
The founding fathers did not fear strong central government, if anything they supported it. The British rule was very strong in government and America did not want too much power to come to one or a group of people. So the Articles of Confederation were set up as a weak form of central government to avoid becoming like the British rule.
Why did writers of the constitution add checks and balances to the federal government?
To allow leaders to make bolder decisions
What does it mean that the Constitution provides for a separation of powers?
The separation of powers have to do with the writers of the constitution's concern for making one person the most powerful in the new government.
