Which of the following BEST summarizes Madison's rationale for why federalists should support a Bill of Rights? A.
The federal government was currently abusing the power granted to it in the Constitution and needed to be stopped.

B.
A Bill of Rights would embody federalist principles and allow for the creation of a stronger federal government with greater powers.

C.
Those who had not supported the Constitution as written decided to ratify it because they were assured that a Bill of Rights would be forthcoming.

D.
The ratification of the Constitution had only occurred because many people thought there was already a Bill of Rights contained within its text.