Question

1. what was the purpose of the federalist papers? a. to encourage rebellion against britain b. to support the ratification of the constitution c. to propose new amendments d. to criticize the articles of confederation 17. how did federalists respond to concerns about the lack of a bill of rights in the original constitution? a. they agreed that congress should immediately add amendments b.they claimed that the states already had their own bills of rights c. they argued that listing rights might limit unlisted ones d. they insisted that rights could only be protected by the supreme court

Explanation:

The Federalist Papers were written to persuade people to support the ratification of the new U.S. Constitution. Federalists argued that a Bill - of - Rights was not necessary as states already had their own and listing rights might imply that other unlisted rights were not protected.

Answer:

1. B. To support the ratification of the Constitution
2. C. They argued that listing rights might limit unlisted ones