Question 12 Below are views for and against ratification of the Constitution.
1
2
“The Constitution will create a
We must have a stronger national
national government more
government to protect our
tyrannical than the British
interests against foreign powers
government ever was. Our
and domestic unrest. The
individual liberties will be under
separation of powers and
constant threat. We need better
federalism will sufficiently curb
safeguards than the assurances
of the Constitution's supporters”
“the ambitions of the new
national government.”
Which conclusion can be drawn from these views?
A. The proposed Constitution strengthened state governments.
B. The proposed Constitution lacked a bill of rights.
C. The proposed Constitution guaranteed free speech.
D. The proposed Constitution had no national executive.