Which of the following statements would Mason most likely agree with? A: The Constitution takes away more freedom than it gives. B: The Constitution gives more freedom than it takes away. C: The Constitution gives Americans complete freedom.

There is no declaration of rights . . . . Nor are the people secured even in the enjoyment of the benefit of the common law . . . .

It is at present impossible to foresee whether [the Constitution] will, in its operation, produce a monarchy or a corrupt oppressive aristocracy.

-George Mason,
1787