The Federalists finally gained the votes of New York and Virginia for ratification of the Constitution when they promised
A. that James Madison would be the first president.
B. the right of states to disobey any national law they didn't like.
C. a ban on the slave trade after 1808.
D. a bill of rights to be quickly added to the Constitution.
E. a Supreme Court with the right of judicial review.
Answer: D
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