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write a short 2 sentence answer to this "Why did the Framers of the Constitution choose to create a federal system of government instead of a unitary or confederate one? "

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The Framers chose federalism as a middle ground between a weak confederation and an overly centralized unitary state: they wanted a stronger national government to handle defense, commerce, and foreign affairs while avoiding concentration of power. By dividing authority between national and state governments they aimed to protect local autonomy and individual liberty and create checks against tyranny.