Question

What role did the Bill of Rights play in the debate over the ratification of the Constitution?

A. The Anti-Federalists wanted a guarantee of protection of people's personal liberties.


B. Some states wanted proof that states' rights were going to be protected.


C. Legislators would not ratify the Constitution until the Bill of Rights had been removed.


D. The Federalists wanted a guarantee of protection of people's personal liberties.

Answer 1

The Bill of Rights were essentially the amendments that the framers of the constitution demanded for their constituents. It would have not been passed if the Bill of Rights were not agreed upon.