What was notably absent from the original US Constitution?

The Origins and Evolution of the US Constitution and Bill of Rights

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Preamble
The Bill of Rights
2.
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What was the main issue with the Articles of Confederation?
It included a Bill of Rights that was too restrictive.
It was never ratified by the states.
It gave too much power to the national government.
It failed to unify the states under a strong central authority.
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Which state did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
New York
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Virginia
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Who were the key figures advocating for the new Constitution?
Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Paul Revere
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
George Washington, Thomas Paine, and Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a major concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the new Constitution?
It gave too much power to the states.
It did not include protections for individual liberties.
It lacked a strong executive branch.
It was too similar to the British monarchy.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To propose a new Bill of Rights
To lay out arguments in favor of the new Constitution
To support the Articles of Confederation
To argue against the ratification of the Constitution
7.
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Why were the Federalists initially against adding a Bill of Rights?
They felt it would weaken the executive branch.
They wanted to maintain absolute power in the central government.
They thought it would make the Constitution too lengthy.
They believed it was unnecessary and could lead to misinterpretation.
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