Question

1 what was a primary concern of the anti - federalists that led to the inclusion of the bill of rights in the u.s. constitution?
a the establishment of a national bank
b the need for a stronger central government
c the lack of a federal judiciary
d the protection of individual rights
2 what did the federalists write to support the ratification of the constitution?
a the declaration of independence
b the anti - federalist essays
c the articles of confederation
d the federalist papers
3 which amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms?
a first amendment
b second amendment
c fourth amendment
d third amendment
4 which group opposed the ratification of the constitution?
a federalists
b loyalists
c anti - federalists
d revolutionaries
5 the tenth amendment primarily addresses the balance of power between
a the judiciary and executive branches
b federal or international governments
c the president and congress
d the federal government and state governments
6 in which year did the constitutional convention held?
a 1781
b 1783
c 1786
d 1787
7 what part of a states government is formed against the constitution or amendments by the state?
a legislature
b constitution
c congress
d executive

Explanation:

1. Anti - Federalists were concerned about the lack of protection for individual rights in the original Constitution, which led to the demand for the Bill of Rights.
2. The Federalist Papers were written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to support the ratification of the Constitution.
3. The Second Amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms.
4. Anti - Federalists opposed the ratification of the Constitution as they feared a strong central government and lack of individual rights protection.
5. The Tenth Amendment addresses the balance of power between the federal government and state governments (reserve powers).
6. The Constitutional Convention was held in 1787.
7. The process of formally approving or adopting the Constitution or an amendment is called ratification.

Answer:

1. d. The protection of individual rights
2. d. The Federalist Papers
3. b. Second Amendment
4. c. Anti - Federalists
5. d. The federal government and state governments
6. d. 1787
7. a. Ratification