The Anti-Federalist James Winthrop Argued That a Bill of Rights

question 27

Multiple Choice

The Anti-Federalist James Winthrop argued that a bill of rights was necessary in the Constitution because

• A) the English had one, so America ought to mirror that example.
• B) the right to bear arms for the militia should be guarded by law.
• C) using the examples of Wilkes and Zenger, the protection of speech and press was essential.
• D) it would secure the minority against the usurpation and tyranny of the majority.
• E) ratification of the Constitution was in doubt without the inclusion of the Bill of Rights.

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