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What is one reason the Framers wanted to model the U.S. government after the English government?

a. The Framers wanted a monarch to rule.
b. 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.
d. The Framers wanted a government that was limited in size.

c. The Framers wanted a limited government, and England had a limited government.

did England have a limited government?

Yes, England at the time of the Framers did have a limited government. The English government had certain safeguards in place to limit the powers of the monarchy and protect individual rights, such as the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights. The Framers admired these aspects of the English government and sought to incorporate similar principles into the U.S. government.