One reason the Framers wanted to model the U.S government after the English government was because they wanted to have a system that was based on the principles of limited government, separation of powers, and representation of the people. The English government at that time was seen as a successful example of these principles, with its constitutional monarchy, parliament, and common law system. By adopting certain aspects of the English government, the Framers aimed to ensure a system that would protect individual rights and promote democratic governance.
