Speaker A: As it stands now, the Constitution does

not protect civil liberties.

Speaker B: The system of checks and balances will

control any abuse of power by a branch

of government.

Speaker C: The demands of the majority will

overwhelm the minority.

Speaker D: The amendment process will allow the

Constitution to be changed when the

need arises.

How was the concern of Speaker A resolved?

(1) adoption of the elastic clause

(2) establishment of the House of Representatives

(3) creation of the federal court system

(4) addition of the Bill of Rights

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Speaker A: As it stands now, the Constitution does

not protect civil liberties.

Speaker B: The system of checks and balances will

control any abuse of power by a branch

of government.

Speaker C: The demands of the majority will

overwhelm the minority.

Speaker D: The amendment process will allow the

Constitution to be changed when the

need arises.

How was the concern of Speaker A resolved?

(1) adoption of the elastic clause

(2) establishment of the House of Representatives

(3) creation of the federal court system

(4) addition of the Bill of Rights

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Amya Armstrong · Answer 1

It was through the " (4) addition of the Bill of Rights" that the worries of speaker A were put to rest. Many still thought the Constitution failed to do a good job of outlining these rights.