Question

Which of the following statements supports the idea presented in this quote from the excerpt?

Were there not even these inducements to moderation, nothing could be more ill-judged than that intolerant spirit which has, at all times, characterized political parties.

Hamilton believed politician's narrow-mindedness would have a negative effect.
Hamilton generally disliked politicians even though he was one of them.
Hamilton had many reasons to entice politicians to be moderate in their negotiations.
Hamilton thought politicians were the last people who should be writing a new Constitution.

Answer 1

The statement that supports the idea from the quoted excerpt is:

B. Hamilton feared that those tasked with creating the new constitution would oppose reforms that limited their power.

Step-by-step explanation:

It is B because the excerpt mentioned that certain social class was resistant to accept the changes proposed because they were afraid that those changes could diminish their power.

Answer 2

The Answer would be:

A. Hamilton believed politician's narrow-mindedness would have a negative effect.

"Were there not even these inducements to moderation, nothing could be more ill-judged than that intolerant spirit which has, at all times, characterized political parties."

even if you just read this it explains it within it :) hope this helps y'all! (got it right on flvs Carousel of Progress Post-Test)