Question

Why did Americans want to make sure that the U.S. Constitution limited the powers held by the American government?

Answer 1

the framers wanted to make it clear in the Constitution that certain powers were emphatically denied to the Federal Government.

Answer 2

Answer: To protect the american's rights and civil liberties of citizens

Step-by-step explanation:

If they didn't the US could become an communist or start to act like a monarchy