In order to establish a system of balances to create equal division of power. They didn't want the president to have to much power because the branches might do crazy things.
<span>Leaders believed the monarchs could help prevent any one ruler from taking too much power.</span>
A promise of being free is:
Being able to make decisions for yourself.
Not being "owned" by another person.
also being able to speak, think, or act without restraint.
The Netherlands originally settled the colony now known as New York.