Question

Why did the Framers divide government powers between the national government and the states?

A. Dividing government powers created more political jobs.
B. They wanted two levels of government with exactly the same powers.
C. One level of government could not handle all the responsibilities.
D. Dividing government powers would prevent an abuse of power.

Answer 1

The Framers did divide the government powers between the national government and the states because dividing the government powers would prevent an abuse of power. The Framers of the Constitution were delegates to the Constitutional Convention.

The answer would be letter D.