Why do you think the differences between federal, unitary, and confederal was important to the founders?

Question

Answer in 60 words or less. Start your response with "I think," and keep your answer on topic.


(A good answer will be clear, concise, and based on information learned in our lesson

Answer 1

I think the differences between federal, unitary, and confederal systems were important to the founders because they needed to structure the new government in a way that would balance power between the national and state governments. They wanted to avoid the abuses of power that they experienced under British rule, so they designed a federal system to divide authority and protect individual rights.