The 1876 Texas Constitution greatly reduced the power of and gave most power to . a. the United States government : the governor and legislature b. county governments : the governor and legislature c. the governor and legislature : local governments d. the United States government : local government

Why did the federalists support the ratification of the constitution? they believed in a strong federal government. they thought that it would end slavery. they were afraid the british would take over again. federalists believed the constitution provided just the right mix of power and limitations on power.