Question
What did the writers of the U.S. Constitution hope to do?
balance the population between the northern and the southern states
balance the power between British and American rule
balance the power of state and federal government
balance the rights of free and enslaved people
balance the population between the northern and the southern states
balance the power between British and American rule
balance the power of state and federal government
balance the rights of free and enslaved people
Answers
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The writers of the U.S. Constitution primarily aimed to **balance the power of state and federal government**. They sought to create a framework for governance that would establish a strong national government while also preserving the rights and powers of individual states. This was a central issue during the Constitutional Convention, as the framers attempted to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and create a more effective system of governance.
While the other options touch on important historical issues—such as the division between northern and southern states, the legacy of British rule, and the rights of free and enslaved people—the primary goal of the Constitution was to create a balance of power between state and federal authorities.
While the other options touch on important historical issues—such as the division between northern and southern states, the legacy of British rule, and the rights of free and enslaved people—the primary goal of the Constitution was to create a balance of power between state and federal authorities.