Power Limit Short Answer

This passage explains why the Framers of the Constitution created checks and balances in 1787. They wanted a government strong enough to lead but not strong enough to take away freedoms. The failure of the Articles of Confederation showed the need for balance. Examples show how each branch can limit the others, such as veto power and judicial review. The passage concludes that this system protects fairness and keeps the government strong.

Passages like this expand historical vocabulary, teaching words like “framers,” “freedoms,” and “Constitution.” They develop comprehension by showing how problems led to solutions. Critical thinking grows as students analyze why balance in government matters. Reading also reinforces grammar and sentence patterns common in nonfiction writing. This improves fluency and prepares students for academic texts.