In Federalist No. 84 Alexander Hamilton poses the question, "Why declare that things shall not be done which there is no power to do?" He was expressing which of the following concerns?

A. that the federal government would go too far in protecting civil rights and would need to be constrained in that regard
B. that the people would have too much freedom
C. that the Supreme Court would overrule Congress
D. A list of rights might imply that the government could restrict freedoms not expressly protected.

Answer: D

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