In an attempt to negotiate with the Anti-Federalists during the Constitutional ratification, the Federalists promised to:
A. establish a federal court system once the Constitution was ratified.
B. add a bill of rights to the Constitutionunder the new government.
C. guarantee voting rights for women and slaves to ensure complete representation.
D. appoint Anti-Federalists to important positions in the government.
E. minimize the powers of the judicial branch of government to ensure privileges to aristocrats.
Answer: B
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