Question

Which statement summarizes the original Federalist position on the Bill of Rights?A.Additional amendments were needed, given the constitution's lack of individual protections.B.Adopting the Bill of Rights was too risky because it might threaten ratification of the Constitution.C.The Bill of Rights should be adopted because national sovereignty should always come before states' rights.D.No amendments were needed, as the Constitution already had protections against excessive government power.

Answer 1

D. No amendments were needed, as the Constitution already had protections against excessive government power.