The founders of the United States were significantly influenced by the Roman system of government, particularly its republican principles. They admired the Roman emphasis on civic virtue, the rule of law, and the balance of powers, which informed their design of a government that aimed to prevent tyranny and promote representation. However, they were also wary of the eventual decline of the Roman Republic, viewing it as a cautionary tale about the dangers of corruption and the concentration of power. Overall, they sought to create a system that balanced democratic ideals with safeguards against potential abuses.
Their primary solution was a system of checks and balances where officials were constantly overlooking each other. With so many different opinions, they figured, everything would always be up for debate.
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The framers wanted this because they didn't want the national government to get too strong and become a monarchy, like the one they just worked so hard to get out of. The constitution created a federal system as a compromise so that power of government would be shared between the states and federal government, and the federal government would not become too powerful. It was the only choice the founders thought they had in order to achieve this.
The framers wanted this because they didn't want the national government to get too strong and become a monarchy, like the one they just worked so hard to get out of. The constitution created a federal system as a compromise so that power of government would be shared between the states and federal government, and the federal government would not become too powerful. It was the only choice the founders thought they had in order to achieve this.
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He thought the country would benefit the American System. In the American System he wanted high tariffs and for the government to build roads and canals.
He thought the country would benefit the American System. In the American System he wanted high tariffs and for the government to build roads and canals.
The founders decided that checks and balances on three branches of government (executive, legislative and judicial) would assure that no one branch of government gained supremacy over another.
The Founders were wise when they considered the lessons of history, one of which being the relationship of government and military.
The Founders were wise when they considered the lessons of history, one of which being the relationship of government and military.
The Founders were wise when they considered the lessons of history, one of which being the relationship of government and military.
Considering the Articles of Confederation had no provision for a federal court system or a Supreme Court, Marshall probably thought they were irredeemably flawed.