The Framers of the Constitution sought to restrict the power of the federal government, particularly the legislative branch, with the Bill of Rights. They aimed to protect individual liberties and ensure that the government could not infringe upon fundamental rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and assembly. By enumerating specific rights, the Bill of Rights serves as a safeguard against potential governmental overreach.
English Parliament
because they are farmers. they can do what they want.
they believed in the supremacy of the executive branch of the federal government
The farmers of the U.S. Constitution created a two step process for electing leaders of which branch of government?
The idea was for the three parts of government make sure that the government would not be run by tyrants. The three parts of government are Legislative Branch, Executive Branch and Judicial Branch.
The framers of the Constitution developed a structure of government with ranches so that no one could hold absolute power. There is a system of checks and balances in place.
they intended it to have the legislative branch, executive branch, and the judicial branch.
the system of checks and balances
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They didn't want one branch to be too powerful.
it restricts all the branches but the most clear example is restrictions on the congress the restrictions can be found in article 1 section 9 of the US Constitution.
The three-branch system established a strong central government without giving too much power to any one group.