President John Adams publicly indicated that
A. he disagreed with the concept of a republic and preferred more direct democratic rule.
B. dissent against the federal government would be welcomed as part of the birthing pangs of a republic.
C. the federal government would not use force against common people that were simply seeking their inalienable rights.
D. he felt he was the president of the "common folk."
E. the Constitution was designed for a governing elite.
Answer: E
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