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What were the framers afraid would happen if they designed a national government that was to powerful?

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Conflict and Compromise in American Politics

Because the framers feared the development of an American monarchy, the Articles of Confederation outlined a very limited government for the United States. Congress had little power over the states and could not force them to pay taxes, regulate trade, or maintain an army.

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