Why were women not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution?

a. The delegates were less concerned with individual rights than with making government more effective.
b. The Framers assumed that gender-neutral language would include political rights for women.
c. Most women were apolitical and focused on matters other than politics.
d. The delegates believed that women did not have any interest in government.

a. The delegates were less concerned with individual rights than with making government more effective.

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What will be an ideal response?

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