A. to give states rights within the nation
B. to give individuals rights within their states
C. to outline the powers of a new federal government
D. to limit the powers of the existing federal government
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Why did the Founding Fathers choose to adopt a Constitution?
A. to give states rights within the nation
B. to give individuals rights within their states
C. to outline the powers of a new federal government
D. to limit the powers of the existing federal government
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The correct answer is C. to outline the powers of a new federal government.
The Founding Fathers adopted the Constitution to create a framework for a stronger federal government that would address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, while also balancing power between the federal and state governments.
