Which of the following is a reason why the Framers created a federal system?
A)The Framers wanted to ensure that there was a centralized policymaking system.
B)The Framers believed that federalism best ensured economic equality.
C)The Framers could not conceive of the federal government providing most of the services to states and localities.
D)The Framers wanted to re-create the successes they experienced under the Articles of Confederation.

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The Framers of the U.S. Constitution created a federal system to balance power between the national and state governments, reflecting their concern over too much centralized power and their experiences under the Articles of Confederation, which had a weak central government. They believed in a division of powers that would prevent any single entity from having too much control, rather than specifically aiming to recreate the successes of the Articles of Confederation, ensure economic equality, or establish a centralized policymaking system.

Which of the Following Is a Reason Why the Framers