federal system we ought to inquire 1. into the properties, which such a government ought to possess, 2. the defects of the confederation, 3. the danger of our situation & 4. the remedy. The Character of such a government ought to secure 1. against foreign invasion, 2. against dissensions between members of the Union, or seditions in particular States, 3. to procure to the several States various blessings, of which an isolated situation was incapable, 4. to be able to defend itself against encroachment, & 5. to be paramount to the state constitution

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“In revising the federal system we ought to inquire 1. into the properties, which such a government ought to possess, 2. the defects of the confederation, 3. the danger of our situation & 4. the remedy.
The Character of such a government ought to secure 1. against foreign invasion, 2. against dissensions between members of the Union, or seditions in particular States, 3. to procure to the several States various blessings, of which an isolated situation was incapable, 4. to be able to defend itself against encroachment, & 5. to be paramount to the state constitutions.”
-Edmund Randolph, as recorded in James Madison’s journal, 1787
Which of the following was a consequence of the ideas described in the passage?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
  • (Choice A)
    A
     
    The decision to break ties with Great Britain and form the United States
  • (Choice B)
    B
     
    The creation of the Articles of Confederation
  • (Choice C)
    C
     
    The addition of a bill of rights to the US Constitution
  • (Choice D)
    D
     
    The development of a new national Constitution
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