Question

Why did the authors of the Constitution create a federal system of government rather than a unitary system?

They wanted to limit the role of the people in government.

They did not trust the state governments.

They had seen how inefficient a weak central government was under the Articles of Confederation.

They feared a central government was too powerful.

Answer 1

They feared a central government was too powerful.

Step-by-step explanation:

The United States just being emancipated from the tyrannical powers of King George III made America want to shy away from their form of government as much as possible.