Why was it important for the Founders of the U.S. to use political theory from successful civilizations when creating the framework of the U.S. government?. (1 point)

Question

• The Founders wanted a government that would be popular with all of its people, so they looked at other popular governments.

The goal of the Founders was to create a government that kept its laws and punishments secret, and the Code of Hammurabi was secretive so they looked to it for inspiration.
• The U.S. wanted to create a society where people would live in fear of losing an eye so everyone would obey, as they did the Code of Hammurabi.
• The Founders wanted to create a successful government, so they looked at other political theories that were successful.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: The Founders wanted to create a successful government, so they looked at other political theories that were successful.

This response reflects the intention of the Founders to establish a stable, effective, and just government by drawing on the lessons and successes of previous civilizations. They analyzed various political theories and systems to create a framework that would promote democracy, protect individual rights, and prevent tyranny.