The framers employed the separation of powers and federalism in order to
A) prevent the new government from abusing its power.
B) end the slave trade.
C) create a replica of the British political system.
D) maximize popular sovereignty.
E) promote economic equality among all citizens.

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The separation of powers and federalism were both mechanisms employed by the framers to prevent any one branch of government or level of government from becoming too powerful and potentially abusing its power. Separation of powers ensures that no one branch of government (executive, legislative, or judicial) has too much power, while federalism divides power between the national government and state governments. Both of these systems were designed to prevent the new government from abusing its power.

The Framers Employed the Separation of Powers and Federalism in Order