Question

3. During the Constitutional Convention of 1782 George Mason argued -

9 points
E Against increased power for the national government
For the dissolution of state government
G. Against passage of a bill of rights
H. For the creation of a strong executive branch

Answer 1

The creation of a federal government would weaken the states and the rights of the people (America would go back to being a monarchy again) and refused to sign the constitution unless a bill of rights was secured.