<span>Match each idea to the correct principle of government.
Federalism.
Separation of powers.
Checks and balances.
Divides the powers of the government into different branches.
Divides the powers of government between central and state governments.
Each branch of government has certain powers that prevents the abuse of power on the people.</span>
They wanted to keep the land for themselves.
The answer should be capitol. I hope this helps!
That is because in several states the people chose to have slaves. The idea was that if slaves are to be freed it shouldn't be up to the people but rather the federation, because the people will just vote to have slaves because it suited them to increase their wealth.