Question

What was the framers' main reason for creating a strong federal government without removing all power from state governments?

A.They wished to limit government by dividing it.B.They wanted to model their government after countries in Europe.C.They thought they needed to give the states some powers to avoid revolt.

Answer 1

your answer will be A.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A) They wished to limit government by dividing it.

After a decade of operating under the Articles of Confederation, the framers of the Constitution realized that the states had too much power. They wanted a different system, with a stronger federal government with a balance between states and the federal government.