Questions: Why did the framers not provide specific extensive powers to the state governments? They didn't want states to have any powers and instead of all power be at federal level. They feared the states would have too much power and so were intentionally vague. They focused exclusively on national powers in devising the constitution They saw no need; most of the states were already functioning under their own constitutions.

The answer is: They saw no need; most of the states were already functioning under their own constitutions.

Explanation for each option:

1. They didn't want states to have any powers and instead of all power be at federal level.

   • This is incorrect. The framers of the Constitution did not intend to strip states of all their powers. In fact, the Constitution establishes a federal system of government where both the national and state governments have specific powers.

2. They feared the states would have too much power and so were intentionally vague.

   • This is partially correct but not the best answer. While there was concern about balancing power between the states and the federal government, the framers were not intentionally vague. They provided a clear division of powers, with certain powers reserved to the states under the Tenth Amendment.

3. They focused exclusively on national powers in devising the constitution.

   • This is incorrect. The framers did not focus exclusively on national powers. The Constitution includes provisions that outline the powers of both the federal and state governments. The Tenth Amendment, for example, explicitly states that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people.

4. They saw no need; most of the states were already functioning under their own constitutions.

   • This is correct. At the time of the Constitutional Convention, most states already had their own constitutions and functioning governments. The framers saw no need to provide extensive specific powers to the state governments because these governments were already established and operating effectively. The Constitution was designed to address the powers and structure of the federal government, while allowing states to retain their existing powers and governance structures.