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Why did the Federalists believe the national government would not become too strong if the Constitution was adopted? A)The federal government would use its powers to protect, not threaten, individual liberties.

B)The Bill of Rights ensured that individual rights would be protected.
C) A system of checks and balances would prevent the government from becoming tyrannical.
D)Elected government officials could not be trusted to protect individual rights.​

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The branches can stop eachother from getting too powerful

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