Why did the newly formed states initially designate the legislative branch as the most powerful?

What will be an ideal response?


The colonists feared executive power because of their experience with both the British King and with colonial governors who they believed abused their power and did not respect the wishes of the people. Thus, they tended to vest the majority of power in state or national legislative bodies.

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Which of the following foreign policy actions by the United States during World War II forced one of the Axis nations to surrender?

A. The bombing of terrorist camps in Afghanistan B. The signing of the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty with the Soviet Union C. The attack on German submarines that were blockading Britain D. The institution of an embargo against Cuba E. The dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki 

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How do insiders and outsiders use electoral politics differently to influence elected officials?

A. Insiders offer electoral help, while outsiders more commonly threaten electoral harm. B. Insiders offer electoral help, while outsiders are more likely to field their own candidates. C. Insiders stay neutral in elections to preserve access, while outsiders more commonly threaten electoral harm. D. Insiders more commonly threaten electoral harm, while outsiders offer electoral help.

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The "iron Texas star" includes all but which one of the following?

a. Clientele interest groups b. Administrative agencies c. The general public d. Legislators e. The governor

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Federalism in Germany was instituted against the directive of the Basic Law

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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