Everything that is not specifically listed in the constitution as powers given to the Federal Government are reserved for the States. The intent was to limit the power of the Federal Government by strictly limiting its powers, and all other powers not listed were given to the States.
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the didnt want the convention to create a more executive government
Rhode Island state didn't send delegates to the convention
there were states that didnt have freedom
anit-federalists they didnt want the article of confederation to be changed because they thought the national government would be too strong and theyd go back to a government that they just got out of Britain with
Some delegates refused to sign the Constitution for various reasons, including concerns about the balance of power between the states and the federal government, the lack of a bill of rights to protect individual liberties, and the compromise on the issue of slavery. Additionally, some delegates believed that the Constitution did not go far enough in addressing the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and creating a strong central government. These disagreements led to a diversity of opinions and ultimately resulted in some delegates choosing not to sign the final document.