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Unit 1 – Foundations of American Democracy
Topic 1.3
What reason did Brutus give in his first essay for opposing the constitution being ratified?
He thought that individual states should have their own constitutions instead.
He believed there were too many clauses open to interpretation in the proposed constitution.
He felt that the constitution lacked sufficient protection for individual rights.
He believed that the vastness of America would lead to an unmanageable central government.
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AP US Government - 1.3 Federalist No. 10 & Brutus 1 Summary
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