Foundations and Constitution Unit Test
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Question
What is one reason the Framers wanted to model the U.S. government after the English government?(1 point)
Responses
The Framers wanted a government that was limited in size.
The Framers wanted a government that was limited in size.
The Framers wanted a limited government, and England had a limited government.
The Framers wanted a limited government, and England had a limited government.
The Framers were reluctant to look anywhere but England because they thought England’s government was perfect.
The Framers were reluctant to look anywhere but England because they thought England’s government was perfect.
The Framers wanted a monarch to rule.
The correct answer is: The Framers wanted a limited government, and England had a limited government.
The correct response is:
The Framers wanted a limited government, and England had a limited government.
To answer this question, we need to understand the motivations of the Framers of the U.S. Constitution. One reason the Framers wanted to model the U.S. government after the English government is that they wanted a limited government. England had a limited government at the time, and the Framers saw this as a desirable feature.
To confirm this answer, you can refer to historical documents and sources about the motivations of the Framers. One such document could be "The Federalist Papers," written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. These papers provide insights into the thinking and beliefs of the Framers. Additionally, studying the constitutional debates and discussions held during the drafting of the U.S. Constitution can provide further evidence for their desire for a limited government and the influence of the English government on their thinking.
So, the correct response to the question would be:
- The Framers wanted a limited government, and England had a limited government.