What is one reason the framers wanted to model the us government after the English government?
A. the framers wanted a monarch to rule
B. the framers wanted a government that was limited in size
C. the framers wanted a limited government, and England had a limited government
D. the framers were reluctant to look anywhere but England because they thought England's government was perfect
C. the framers wanted a limited government, and England had a limited government
C. the framers wanted a limited government, and England had a limited government
To determine the reason why the framers wanted to model the US government after the English government, we can analyze the options provided.
A. The framers did not want a monarch to rule, as they had just fought a war to gain independence from British monarchy.
B. The framers did want a government that was limited in size, but this choice does not specifically mention the English government.
C. This option suggests that the framers wanted a limited government, and that England had a limited government. This is a plausible reason, as the English government had developed certain democratic institutions and had limitations on the power of the crown.
D. While the framers may have looked to England for inspiration, the idea that they viewed England's government as perfect is an assumption that is not supported by historical evidence.
Based on the analysis, option C seems to be the most reasonable choice. The framers wanted a limited government, and England had already established some forms of limited government, making it a potential model for the framers.