During the Constitutional Convention, __________ proposed the addition of a Bill of Rights to the Constitution itself, but his proposal was voted down because __________.
A.
George Mason . . . the delegates thought it was unnecessary
B.
Thomas Jefferson . . . the delegates thought it would be redundant
C.
James Madison . . . the delegates thought state constitutions already protected rights
D.
Benjamin Franklin . . . the delegates believed the Constitution included individual rights

Question

During the Constitutional Convention, __________ proposed the addition of a Bill of Rights to the Constitution itself, but his proposal was voted down because __________.
A.
George Mason . . . the delegates thought it was unnecessary
B.
Thomas Jefferson . . . the delegates thought it would be redundant
C.
James Madison . . . the delegates thought state constitutions already protected rights
D.
Benjamin Franklin . . . the delegates believed the Constitution included individual rights

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

A. [ George Mason proposed the addition of a Bill of Rights to the Constitution itself, but his proposal was voted down because the delegates thought it was unnecessary. ]