One reason the framers of the U. S. Constitution favored a federal system over a unitary system is because

they thought it would be cheaper.

B. they wanted to keep states powerless.

C. they wanted a limited national government.

D. they thought it would collect more taxes.

C. they wanted a limited national government.

A unitary system posits all government power in a "unitary" or single place - - the central government. A federal system has power shared between the national government and the states' governments. The founding fathers of the United States wanted to avoid a system that looked like a monarchy, with all the powers centered on whomever was on the throne. They wanted checks and balances of power, to keep tyranny in any form from arising.