Question

Why did the framers of the u.s. constitution want a national government as a part of the federal system?

a. it took the states too long to collect taxes.
b. a national government can easily control the states.
c. it took the states too long to reach an agreement on issues.
d. a national government understands the needs of local citizens.

Answer 1

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The framers of the U.S. Constitution wanted to split the powers of the government both horizontally (Three branches of equal importance) and vertically (State governments and the federal government). This was created to balance power and to help the unify the country under common goals without the bickering of individual states. Therefore, the correct answer is...

C. It took the states too long to reach and agreement on issues.