Why Was the Anti-Federalist Argument in Favor of a Bill

question 58

Multiple Choice

Why was the Anti-Federalist argument in favor of a bill of rights so effective?

• A) Several states already had a bill of rights in their own constitutions.
• B) The inclusion of a bill of rights was supported by most Federalists, as well.
• C) The argument drew upon the only good aspect of the Articles of Confederation.
• D) The Constitution otherwise lacked any real limits on the federal government.

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