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)promote economic equality among all citizens.

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The framers believed that dividing power among separate branches of government and dividing power between the federal government and the states would prevent any one group or individual from becoming too powerful and abusing their power, thus protecting individual rights and preventing tyranny.

The Framers Employed the Separation of Powers and Federalism in Order