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Question 9 • English 3

What was the Federalists’ argument for not adding a separate bill of rights to the Constitution?

Answer
A
A separate bill of rights might be used later to weaken America’s reputation.
B
A separate bill of rights was unnecessary because the new government would have limited power.
C
A separate bill of rights was unnecessary because the Constitution was not taking away any rights from citizens.
D
A separate bill of rights be might used later to free enslaved people.

Explanation

Federalists argued that the Constitution gave the national government only specific, limited powers. Because the government could exercise only the powers granted to it, they believed a separate bill of rights was unnecessary. This matches the choice that says the new government would have limited power.

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