Four statements dealing with the formation of a new government are given below.

Speaker A: “Each person must be able to voice his or her concerns on all issues that involve this new nation and bear the responsibility for the decisions made.”

Speaker B: “The power of this new nation must rest in a strong, stable group that makes important decisions with the approval, but not participation, of all.”

Speaker C: “There must be several governments within one nation to ensure adequate voice and responsibility to all.”

Speaker D: “Individuals must not allow their freedoms to be swallowed by an all powerful government.

Which statement best shows the desire for safeguards such as those in the Bill of Rights?

Group of answer choices

Statement A

Statement C

Statement B

Statement D