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Why did the Founding Fathers choose to adopt a Constitution?

1. to give states rights within the nation
2. to give individuals rights within their states
3. to outline the powers of a new federal government
4. to limit the powers of the existing federal government

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The primary reason the Founding Fathers chose to adopt a Constitution was:

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

The Constitution was created to establish a framework for a stronger national government compared to the Articles of Confederation, which had proven to be ineffective in providing a functioning federal government. While states' rights and individual rights were important considerations, the main aim was to create a balanced system of government that would allow the federal government to function effectively while still protecting the rights of states and individuals through amendments such as the Bill of Rights.