Author Question: Which of the following statements is true about the ratification of the Constitution? A) ... (Read 38 times)

skymedlock · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Which of the following statements is true about the ratification of the Constitution?

A) Ratification was a speedy and uncontroversial process.
B) The Federalists opposed ratification of the Constitution by publishing essays in newspapers.
C) The addition of the first ten amendments was unimportant in the Constitution ultimately being ratified.
D) The Constitution was easily ratified in each of the state legislatures.
E) The struggle for ratification included thirteen separate campaigns conducted in each state.

Question 2

Charles Beard argued that the framers of the Constitution were

A) flawed, but well-meaning, human beings who did their best under extraordinary circumstances.
B) the best and the brightest of their time who wanted a strong government so that they could expand the rights of all people.
C) inspired by God and wanted a strong government so that good works could be performed.
D) incompetents who ascended to power only through their family's wealth and influence.
E) wealthy property owners who wanted a powerful government that could protect their property interests.