This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Why did the framers of the Constitution, such as James Madison, believe that a Bill of Rights to ... (Read 131 times)

nramada

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 580
on: Jul 9, 2018
Why did the framers of the Constitution, such as James Madison, believe that a Bill of Rights to guarantee individual rights was unnecessary at the federal level?
 
  a. Madison believed that citizens should have faith and trust in their federal government without requiring a legal document.
  b. Madison believed that if the federal government wanted to violate rights it could certainly do so with or without a Bill of Rights.
  c. Madison believed that the federal government had only the powers it was explicitly given so it had no power to infringe on rights in the first place.
  d. Madison believed that the federal government had no power to enforce such a Bill of Rights.
  e. Madison believed that the new Supreme Court would invalidate the Bill of Rights.

Question 2

The term liberties normally refers to
 
  a. rights and privileges extended to veterans.
  b. rights received from a higher authority, such as a government.
  c. natural rights.
  d. due process.
  e. rights extended only during times of peace.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

robbielu01

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


nramada

  • Member
  • Posts: 580
Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

AmberC1996

  • Member
  • Posts: 317
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.

Did you know?

Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.

Did you know?

Congestive heart failure is a serious disorder that carries a reduced life expectancy. Heart failure is usually a chronic illness, and it may worsen with infection or other physical stressors.

Did you know?

GI conditions that will keep you out of the U.S. armed services include ulcers, varices, fistulas, esophagitis, gastritis, congenital abnormalities, inflammatory bowel disease, enteritis, colitis, proctitis, duodenal diverticula, malabsorption syndromes, hepatitis, cirrhosis, cysts, abscesses, pancreatitis, polyps, certain hemorrhoids, splenomegaly, hernias, recent abdominal surgery, GI bypass or stomach stapling, and artificial GI openings.

Did you know?

Of the estimated 2 million heroin users in the United States, 600,000–800,000 are considered hardcore addicts. Heroin addiction is considered to be one of the hardest addictions to recover from.

The image formed on the retina is inverted. The brain rights the image as part of the interpretation The image formed on the retina is inverted. The brain rights the image as part of the interpretation
A mound of buffalo skulls. In 1870 an estimated 30 million buffalo roamed the plains; by 1900 there A mound of buffalo skulls. In 1870 an estimated 30 million buffalo roamed the plains; by 1900 there
Bill Viola. Room for St. John of the Cross. 1983. Bill Viola. Room for St. John of the Cross. 1983.
Bill Viola, Sketch for the set of The Greeting. Bill Viola, Sketch for the set of The Greeting.
Kerry James Marshall, Many Mansions. Kerry James Marshall, Many Mansions.
Applying the bill of rights to the states Applying the bill of rights to the states
Video: Morphology of a tomato plant

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library