Why did the Federalists draft a Bill of Rights?

Question

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• The Federalists were concerned about small states being excluded from the national government.
The Federalists wanted to be sure the Constitution would be ratified and become the governing
document of the U.S.
The Federalists wanted everyone to own property.
• The Federalists believed that government should be in control of all aspects of life.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: The Federalists wanted to be sure the Constitution would be ratified and become the governing document of the U.S.

The addition of a Bill of Rights was a compromise to address the concerns of the Anti-Federalists, who feared that the new Constitution did not adequately protect individual liberties. By promising to include a Bill of Rights, the Federalists aimed to secure the necessary support for ratification of the Constitution.