Question

Which statement supports the Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?(1 point)
Responses

The Constitution should limit state government.
The Constitution should limit state government.

The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians.
The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians.

The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.
The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.

The Constitution should create a strong national government.

Answer 1

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution?(1 point)
Responses

to calm the fears that the new federal government would violate states' rights or people's rights
to calm the fears that the new federal government would violate states' rights or people's rights

to keep the state governments from taking away citizens' rights
to keep the state governments from taking away citizens' rights

to force the southern states to sign the Constitution that gave some rights to slaves
to force the southern states to sign the Constitution that gave some rights to slaves

to give citizens rights from the federal government

Answer 2

The Constitution should create a strong national government.

Answer 3

to calm the fears that the new federal government would violate states' rights or people's rights