"Here, in strictness, the people surrender nothing, and as they retain everything, they have no need of particular reservations.

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"Here, in strictness, the people surrender nothing, and as they retain everything, they have no need of particular reservations.

"—Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 84
Which statement about the U.S. legal system does this quote reflect?

The Constitution gives the power of lawmaking to the voters.
The Constitution requires regular review by eligible voters.
The Constitution has built-in protections against tyranny.
The Constitution lacks protection for individual liberty.

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Dafna1 [17] · Answer 1 · 2023-12-12T04:53:26+03:00

The statement about the U.S. legal system that this quote reflect is that the Constitution lacks protection for individual liberty.

<h3>What is the Federalist Paper No 84 about?</h3>

The chapter is noted for presenting the idea that a Bill of Rights was not a necessary component of the proposed United States Constitution but that the constitution must specifically enumerate and protect the rights of the people.

Therefore, the Option D is correct.