How did founders solve the problem of too powerful military?

The Founding Fathers addressed the problem of a potentially too powerful military by implementing a system of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution. They established civilian control over the military, ensuring that Congress, not the President, holds the power to declare war and fund military operations. Additionally, the Second Amendment was framed to empower citizens to maintain a militia, serving as a counterbalance to a standing army. This framework aimed to prevent any single entity from wielding excessive military power.