The US Constitution Seemed to Embody Many of the Ideals

question 16

Multiple Choice

The US Constitution seemed to embody many of the ideals of the Enlightenment, except for:

• A) A Bill of Rights incorporating ten amendments enshrining various liberties.
• B) Checks and balances among the branches of government.
• C) An elected president in place of a divinely-appointed monarch.
• D) A commitment to abolish slavery within two decades.

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