The framers of the Constitution believed a bill of rights was unnecessary because
a. it would be an insult to the craftsmanship of their original document.
b. the Constitution would create a responsible government that would be just as effective.
c. it would diminish the importance of the Constitution.
d. it would be too cumbersome.
e. they wanted to leave an opening for the government to become more powerful if the people became too selfish and unruly.
ANS: B
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