Question

question #6
the federalists and anti - federalists were at odds over which of the following?
○ the location of the new federal government
○ the need for a bill of rights in the constitution
○ the position of tables at the constitutional convention
○ the need for changes to the articles of confederation

question #7
two citizens, one male and one female, are arrested for the same crime. all procedural requirements are followed correctly and completely. both are found guilty. however, at sentencing, the judge in the trial for the female defendant sentences her to a shorter period of incarceration than the minimum sentencing guidelines require while the judge in the male defendants trial sentences him to the maximum. why is this a problem?
○ this is a violation of the male defendants civil rights
○ this is a violation of the female defendants civil liberties
○ this is a violation of the male defendants civil liberties
○ this is a violation of the female defendants civil rights

Explanation:

Question #6

The Federalists and Anti - Federalists had a key disagreement over the Bill of Rights. Federalists initially thought a Bill of Rights was not necessary as they believed the Constitution's structure would protect rights, while Anti - Federalists argued that a Bill of Rights was essential to safeguard individual liberties. The location of the federal government, table positions at the convention, and the need for changes to the Articles (both generally agreed changes were needed, though they differed on the extent) were not their major point of contention.

Civil rights involve the right to be treated equally under the law, including in the criminal justice system. The female defendant was sentenced below the minimum guidelines and the male above the maximum for the same crime, which is unequal treatment. Civil liberties are about freedoms from government interference (like speech, religion), while civil rights are about equal treatment. The male's civil rights are violated as he is not treated equally in sentencing compared to the female, even though procedural requirements were met.

Answer:

B. The need for a Bill of Rights in the Constitution

Question #7