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The Ratification Debate

Question 12 • 8th Grade US History & Geography A

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

Explanation

Federalists argued that the Constitution created a government with only specific, limited powers, so it had no authority to take away rights that were not granted to it. They therefore considered a separate bill of rights unnecessary. Choice C states this argument; choice D is less precise because the Federalists’ main point was about the limits on government power.

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