In the Struggle to Ratify the Constitution, How Did the Federalists

Multiple Choice

In the struggle to ratify the Constitution, how did the Federalists defend their argument that a Bill of Rights was unnecessary?

A) They didn't, inasmuch as they supported the immediate need for a Bill of Rights.
B) By using the "reserved powers theory," they said that powers not expressly granted to the national government by the federal Constitution would be retained by the people and the states.
C) By using the "reserved powers theory," that said that powers not given to the national government would be left in reserve for future consideration.
D) By using "social contract theory," that said that popular agreement was necessary for the constitution of a government.