A MAJOR GRADE ILL MARK U BRAINLIEST IF U GET IT CORRECT The proposed Constitution, far from abolishing state governments, makes them an essential part of the national government by allowing them a direct representation in the Senate and leaves in their possession certain important government powers. This fully corresponds, in every way, with the idea of a federal government.

-Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 9 (1781)

Based on the passage, which of the following statements would Alexander Hamilton agree with?

A State governments will be abolished under the new Constitution.

B The state governments will lack representation in the Senate.

C Federalism protects the powers of the states in the new Constitution.

D All states were in favor of the ratification of the new Constitution.