Question

why did the framers of the constitution want to include checks and balances in the federal government?

○ to confirm that each state had correct representation in congress

○ to make sure that one branch of government couldnt completely control the other branches of government

○ to ensure that the new tax system adequately funded the new federal government

○ to prove that the new president could have more powers than were granted to congress

Explanation:

Checks and balances in the US Constitution's federal government structure are designed to prevent any single branch (executive, legislative, judicial) from becoming too powerful. The first option relates to representation (like the Great Compromise), the third to taxation, and the fourth is incorrect as the system aims for balance, not one branch overpowering. The second option matches the purpose of checks and balances.

Answer:

B. to make sure that one branch of government couldn't completely control the other branches of government