Why Did Alexander Hamilton and Other Federalists Argue That a Bill

question 111

Multiple Choice

Why did Alexander Hamilton and other Federalists argue that a bill of rights was not necessary?

• A)Every state constitution already had its own version of a bill of rights.
• B)A list of vague rights would ultimately be too difficult for courts to interpret.
• C)The national government could not abuse powers not given to it in the first place.
• D)There was no need to include protections from government because the people controlled their leaders.
• E)The Founders thought the proposed bill of rights imposed too many limits on the federal government.

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