Colonists believed that they could exert more control over their fate if power was restricted at the level state local regional federal

Colonists believed that they could exert more control over their fate if power was restricted at the State level

Explanation:

They believed that if the power was restricted by states, they could have better control, and to prevent tyrannies. That's why they took the Federal perspective, including Republican ideals.

a.) are both appointed for life