Constitutions and Government

Question

Why did the Founding Fathers choose to adopt a Constitution?
(1 point)
Responses

to give states rights within the nation
to give states rights within the nation

to give individuals rights within their states
to give individuals rights within their states

to outline the powers of a new federal government
to outline the powers of a new federal government

to limit the powers of the existing federal government

Answer 1

The correct response is:

to outline the powers of a new federal government

The Founding Fathers adopted the Constitution to establish a framework for the federal government, delineating its powers and responsibilities while also addressing the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.