Question

Which of the following statements best explains why the addition of a bill of rights was necessary to ensure ratification of the Constitution?(1 point) Responses The Federalists were distrustful of a national bill of rights being used by states. The Federalists were distrustful of a national bill of rights being used by states. The Federalists were fearful of a too powerful national government. The Federalists were fearful of a too powerful national government. The Anti-Federalists were fearful of a too powerful national government. The Anti-Federalists were fearful of a too powerful national government. The Anti-Federalists were distrustful of state governments. The Anti-Federalists were distrustful of state governments.

Answer 1

The correct statement that best explains why the addition of a bill of rights was necessary to ensure ratification of the Constitution is: The Anti-Federalists were fearful of a too powerful national government. The Anti-Federalists were distrustful of state governments.