The US Constitution Contained No Bill of Rights Because, Among Other

question 201

Multiple Choice

The U.S. Constitution contained no bill of rights because, among other things,

• A) liberty-not rights-was the chief concern of such bills.
• B) the U.S. Constitution was ratified before a bill of rights was deemed necessary.
• C) the Framers thought they were creating a government with specific, limited powers.
• D) special-interest groups forced the changes after the document was ratified.
• E) Hamilton and Madison opposed the addition of such a bill.

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