Why did the colonists want to make sure the federal government did not become too powerful? (write your answer in a complete sentence)

The colonists wanted to make sure the federal government did not become too powerful because there would be a chance they would abuse their power.  The colonists had just gotten away from too much power to the federal government, and did not want a repeat of what had just happened.  

it is the code of hammurabi

answer; ///(1) blank; henry clay; (2) blank; secretary of state; (c)is your answer; ///good luck