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Federalist 84 Explained | What are Some Arguments Against the Bill of Rights?

Grade
9–12
Duration
21 min
Topics
Constitution, Bill of Rights
Published
Jun 1, 2022
Portrait of a historical figure, with text reading "PRIMARY SOURCE CLOSE READ EXPLAINED" and "FEDERALIST 84."

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Did you know the Bill of Rights was not part of the original design of the Constitution and that many objected to it? In today's Close Read, Kirk dives into the arguments against a Bill of Rights in Federalist 84. Why did Publius believe that the Bill of Rights was unneeded and also could be dangerous?

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