What Was the Main Reason That Alexander Hamilton Did Not

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Multiple Choice

What was the main reason that Alexander Hamilton did not want a bill of rights?

• A) He wanted the government to have as much power as possible.
• B) He believed that too many individual liberties destroyed the trust between citizen and government.
• C) He believed it was unnecessary for a government that possessed only specifically delegated powers.
• D) He believed a bill of rights would make the Constitution too long and cumbersome.
• E) He believed a bill of rights would lead to too many frivolous lawsuits.

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Wrists

The joint connecting the hand to the forearm, crucial for the movement and function of the hands.

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The individual bones that form the vertebral column (spine) in vertebrates, providing structural support and protecting the spinal cord.

Spinal Column

The flexible, vertical structure composed of vertebrae that encloses the spinal cord, providing support and facilitating movement.