In His Criticism of the Constitution,the Economist Charles Beard Argued

question 71

Multiple Choice

In his criticism of the Constitution,the economist Charles Beard argued that

• A)the Constitution's elaborate systems of power and representation were designed to protect the interests of the rich.
• B)the Constitution failed to protect the economic interests of the poorer states.
• C)the Constitution's commerce clause was inadequate to meet the nation's economic needs.
• D)the Constitution did not provide for sufficient protection of property.
• E)the Constitution gave too much power to the illiterate.

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