Why did the framers (writers) of the Constitution set up a system for Federalism?

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Agustin Lowe

6 April, 05:42

Why did the framers (writers) of the Constitution set up a system for Federalism?

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Paityn Moreno · Answer 1

The Framers chose federalism as a way of government because they believed that governmental power inevitably poses a threat to individual liberty, the exercise of governmental power must be restrained, and that to divide governmental power is to prevent its abuse.

Tripp Martin · Answer 2

The Framers chose federalism as a way of government because they believed that governmental power inevitably poses a threat to individual liberty, the exercise of governmental power must be restrained, and that to divide governmental power is to prevent its abuse.