___________ was the primary author of the Federalist Papers. These essays were published with a pseudonym. This founding father would convince the delegates to support ratifying the Constitution in Philadelphia and would later serve as the first Secretary of the Treasury.

Why did the framers of the U.S. Constitution choose to abandon the Articles of Confederation?

a. The Articles of Confederation gave too much power to the national government. b. A stronger national government was needed to effectively respond to the needs of the United States. c. They wanted to find a way to make George Washington their ruler, but were unable to under the Articles. d. It put too much emphasis on the necessary and proper clause.

When examined together, the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments establish the

A) civil rights of minorities. B) rights of criminal defendants. C) right to free speech. D) right to bear arms. E) voting rights of all citizens.