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Opposition to the new Constitution centered around its ability to act on individuals. What limits were added immediately after ratification to calm these fears?
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∙ 7y ago
The addition of the first ten amendments, known collectively as the Bill of Rights, was designed to limit the ability of the Federal government to intrude on the personal rights of its citizens. Some delegates to the Constitutional Convention would not approve the draft version because of concern over these rights. Others were persuaded to get the document passed and ratified first, so that the government could begin its duties.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe Bill of Rights was a series of amendments added to the United States Constitution after its ratification that limited the powers of the government by protecting the rights of citizens from governmental power. The Bill of Rights was added in order to reassure the Anti-Federalists, who had opposed ratification of the Constitution because they were afraid that its powers were too overreaching.
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∙ 14y agoThe Bill of Rights.
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What major arguments did the anti Federalist offer in opposition to ratification of the constitution?
The answer to this question is this.... They opposed having such a strong central government and thus were against the Constitution.
What do these headlines demonstrate about the process of ratifying the Constitution?
The constitution had strong support but also strong opposition
Who opposed ratification of the constitution?
The antifederalists opposed to Constitution, as they felt it jeopardized their individual rights and state supremacy.Federalists v. Anti-Federalists. Ratification & Anti-Federalist Opposition. John Jay (New York) --- these 3 wrote The Federalist Papers. The Anti-Federalist opposition to the Constitution is one of the least understood events in American history.
Opposition to ratification of the Constitution was based on the belief that it would?
Federalists supported the ratification of the Constitution, stating that a weak national government almost tore apart the country after the Revolutionary War. Anti-Federalists, though, argued that it would provide for elite control, endanger liberty, and weaken the states The Bill of Rights was added as a result..........[USA TEST PREP ANWSER]
Were The Federalist Papers an attack on the US Constitution?
No! In fact, the Federalist Papers were written in support of the Constitution by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. They were published to gain public support for tis ratification in many of the states, but primarily New York, where opposition was strong.
What is a opposition between individuals or groups called?
LOSERS or INDIVIDUALS
In which state was there only slender opposition to the constitution?
Heaven
Who can be caretaker prime minister of Pakistan as per the constitution?
as per constitution government and opposition parties will decide it.
Who led the opposition to ratifying the US Constitution in Massachusetts?
Samuel Adams.
Which Antifederalists led the opposition to the Constitution?
sameul adams and patrick henry
What state did John Jay and Alexander Hamilton lead the fight for ratification?
Alexander Hamilton led the fight for ratification with support from John Jay over a 6-week period in Poughkeepsie, NY. It resulted in successful ratification on July 26, 1788 against strong opposition . The 11th state to do so.
Woodrow Wilson encountered opposition in the US Senate during ratification of the Treaty of Versailles because?
he wanted unconditional acceptance of the charter of the League of Nations.
