Question
Read the quote from the debates surrounding ratification of the Constitution. Then answer the question that follows.
"For why declare that things shall not be done which there is no power to do? Why for instance, should it be said, that the liberty of the press shall not be restrained, when no power is given by which restrictions may be imposed?"—Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 84
Which statement accurately reflects the quote?
The government needs less power.
Leaders require unrestrained power.
Adding a bill of rights is unnecessary.
Individual rights should be limited.
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The statement that accurately reflects the quote is: **Adding a bill of rights is unnecessary.**
In the quote, Hamilton argues that if the government does not have the power to impose restrictions, there is no need to explicitly state that such restrictions cannot be imposed, suggesting that a bill of rights is not necessary.
In the quote, Hamilton argues that if the government does not have the power to impose restrictions, there is no need to explicitly state that such restrictions cannot be imposed, suggesting that a bill of rights is not necessary.
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