Question
Which group and/or individuals initially opposed the inclusion of a Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution (check all that apply):
Madison
Hamilton
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
Madison
Hamilton
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
Answers
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The individuals and groups that initially opposed the inclusion of a Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution were:
- **Federalists**: This group, which included prominent figures like Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, argued that a Bill of Rights was unnecessary because the Constitution itself limited government power and protected individual rights.
- **Hamilton**: He specifically expressed opposition to the Bill of Rights in Federalist No. 84, arguing that since the government was one of limited powers, it was not needed.
On the other hand, **Anti-Federalists** were in favor of including a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties and were opposed to the Constitution as it was initially proposed without such protections.
Madison initially had reservations but later became a key proponent for the Bill of Rights to secure ratification by addressing the concerns of Anti-Federalists. Therefore, he is not typically categorized as opposed to its inclusion when it came to advocating for it later on.
In summary, the correct responses are:
- Hamilton
- Federalists
- **Federalists**: This group, which included prominent figures like Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, argued that a Bill of Rights was unnecessary because the Constitution itself limited government power and protected individual rights.
- **Hamilton**: He specifically expressed opposition to the Bill of Rights in Federalist No. 84, arguing that since the government was one of limited powers, it was not needed.
On the other hand, **Anti-Federalists** were in favor of including a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties and were opposed to the Constitution as it was initially proposed without such protections.
Madison initially had reservations but later became a key proponent for the Bill of Rights to secure ratification by addressing the concerns of Anti-Federalists. Therefore, he is not typically categorized as opposed to its inclusion when it came to advocating for it later on.
In summary, the correct responses are:
- Hamilton
- Federalists