Which of the following was a viewpoint that dominated among the delegates at the Constitutional Convention?

Question

That slavery must come to an immediate end

That the power of the federal (central) government should increase

That each state should be granted significantly more power

That the power of the federal (central) government should decrease

Answer 1

The viewpoint that dominated among the delegates at the Constitutional Convention was "That the power of the federal (central) government should increase." The convention aimed to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, which had created a relatively weak central government. Delegates sought to create a stronger federal government with enough authority to maintain order, regulate commerce, and provide for the common defense.