MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
CREATING STATE CONSTITUTIONS AFTER THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
To add a bill of rights
|
|
|
To abolish slavery
|
|
|
To change it in 10 years
|
|
|
To drop the Electoral College
|
Detailed explanation-1: -To ensure adoption of the Constitution, the Federalists, such as James Madison, promised to add amendments specifically protecting individual liberties.
Detailed explanation-2: -Anti-Federalists pressured for adoption of Bill of Rights Although many Federalists initially argued against the necessity of a bill of rights to ensure passage of the Constitution, they promised to add amendments to it specifically protecting individual liberties.
Detailed explanation-3: -Federalists defended the Constitution’s strengthened national government, with its greater congressional powers, more powerful executive, and independent judiciary. They argued that the new government supported the principles of separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism.
Detailed explanation-4: -What strategies did Federalists employ to win the struggle for ratification of the Constitution? They organized state ratifying conventions to convince the governors and published The Federalist to convince the people.
Detailed explanation-5: -What two promises did Federalists make to win the support of those who initially opposed the Constitution? The bill of rights and an amendment guaranteeing the states’ powers.