Praxis II Government and Political Science

Category - Constitution & Rights

Which of the following individuals opposed ratifying the US Constitution?
  1. Patrick Henry
  2. John Adams
  3. James Madison
  4. George Washington
  5. John Jay
Explanation
Answer: A - Opponents of ratifying the US Constitution were known as the "Anti-Federalists". One of the most important opponents was Patrick Henry, who was concerned that the proposed constitution gave too much power to the central government and took too much power away from the states. Other Anti-Federalists were concerned that the proposed constitution did not have a bill of rights.
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