Question 32
read the quotation opposing the ratification of the us constitution and answer the question.
"suspicion is a virtue as long as its object is the public good, and as long as it stays within proper bounds. . guard with jealous attention the public liberty. suspect every one who approaches that jewel. . show me that age and country where the rights and liberties of the people were placed on the sole chance of their rulers being good men, without a consequent loss of liberty? "
— patrick henry, 1788
why was henry, like many anti-federalists, against ratifying the us constitution?
a
he believed the us constitution was too similar to the articles of confederation.
b
he believed the us constitution was too similar to the constitution of great britain.
c
he feared that the government created by the us constitution would be too weak.
d
he feared that the government created by the us constitution would be too strong.