Was James Wilson in support or against the Bill of Rights?
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James Wilson was against the Bill of Rights because he believed it was unnecessary and would limit the power of the federal government. He believed that the Constitution was already a sufficient protection of individual rights, and that adding a Bill of Rights would only make it more difficult for the government to act effectively.
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