Founders wanted state governments to have power because they
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The question is asking about the reasons the Founding Fathers favored state power over a strong central government, providing multiple-choice options to explain their motivations.
Answer
Were afraid of a strong central government infringing on personal liberties.
The final answer is "Were afraid of a strong central government infringing on personal liberties."
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The final answer is "Were afraid of a strong central government infringing on personal liberties."
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The Founders were concerned about replicating a system similar to the British monarchy, which they felt could lead to an infringement on liberties.
Tips
Be mindful that their fear stemmed from past experiences with tyrannical governance.
Sources
- How the Founding Fathers Divided Power Between States and... - history.com
- 3a. The Founders and Federalism - USHistory.org - ushistory.org
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