he Constitution's writers carefully drafted a document that would create

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weakened power in the state and national government
weakened power in the state and national government

the ability to adapt to changing times
the ability to adapt to changing times

strong states and a weak central government
strong states and a weak central government

a dominant national government with no active participation from the states.

The Constitution's writers carefully drafted a document that would create the ability to adapt to changing times while also balancing power between the state and national government. The Constitution sought to create a strong national government while also protecting the rights and powers of the states.