Which of the following arguments best explains why the Federalists wanted to ratify the U. S. Constitution? A. The federal government wouldn't become too powerful because it would share power with the state governments.
B. They believed that a Bill of Rights was the only way to protect the people from the abuses of the government
C. The executive branch would be able to make and enforce all the laws for the new country
D. By outlawing slavery the new government would enforce the claims of the Declaration that all men are created equal.