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The Ratification Debate Answers

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

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.
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After nine states had ratified the Constitution by mid-1788,

A
other states quickly followed.
B
all thirteen states had to obey it.
C
it became law in the United States.
D
none of the states had to obey it.
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The Federalists favored the Constitution as the basis of a new government because they

A
wanted a military government.
B
thought the federal government should remain weak.
C
wanted a strong central government.
D
believed the new government should have one branch.
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What made Virginia and New York finally agree to ratify the Constitution?

A
The state had more Federalists.
B
The Great Compromise was made.
C
A bill of rights was added.
D
The states decided to settle their differences.
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Read this quotation.Stability in government is essential to national character and to the advantages annexed to it, as well as to that repose and confidence in the minds of the people, which are among the chief blessings of civil society.—James Madison, “Federalist Number 37,” 1788According to Madison, what are the “chief blessings of civil society”?

A
a government that is able to keep the peace
B
a stable government whose representatives are civil
C
a stable government valued by citizens
D
a government whose reputation prevents others from taking over
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Which items can be classified as matter? Check all that apply.a penciloxygenan ideaa horsea dream

A
a pencil
B
oxygen
C
an idea
D
a horse
E
a dream
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What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

A
The windsurfer, his board, and the air and water around him are all made of matter.
B
That matter is made up of very small particles called atoms.

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