The framers of the Constitution were concerned about the possibility of government tyranny. Yet they also wanted an energetic government capable of accomplishing its assigned tasks. These multiple and sometimes conflicting objectives are reflected in the constitutional design of Congress. Explain how the framers both empowered Congress and constrained Congress in their design.

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The Answer of The framers of the Constitution were concerned about the possibility of government tyranny. Yet they also wanted an energetic government capable of accomplishing its assigned tasks. These multiple and sometimes conflicting objectives are reflected in the constitutional design of Congress. Explain how the framers both empowered Congress and constrained Congress in their design.

The Framers of the Constitution Were Concerned About the Possibility