Through the grants of power in the Constitution, the Framers sought to: (Points : 5)

define the powers of state governments.
create a government in which sovereignty was invested in the national government only.
enumerate the rights of individuals.
both empower government and limit it.

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define the powers of state governments

To determine the correct answer, we need to understand the purpose of the grants of power in the Constitution as stated by the Framers.

The Constitution was drafted with the aim of establishing a balanced system of government that would protect the freedoms and rights of the people while also maintaining a strong central government.

Option A - "Define the powers of state governments": While the Constitution did outline the powers of the state governments, this was not the primary focus of the Framers when granting powers.

Option B - "Create a government in which sovereignty was invested in the national government only": This answer is not entirely correct. The Framers did seek to establish a strong national government, but they also recognized the importance of state sovereignty.

Option C - "Enumerate the rights of individuals": While the Constitution does include the Bill of Rights, which enumerates certain individual rights, this was not the primary purpose of the grants of power.

Option D - "Both empower government and limit it": This option is the most accurate answer. The Framers intended to empower the government by providing it with certain powers, while also limiting its authority through a system of checks and balances and the division of powers among the three branches of government.

So, the correct answer is option D: "Both empower government and limit it."