The document summarizes the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the US Constitution. It provides background on the purpose of the Federalist Papers to promote ratification and the Anti-Federalist response. It also examines Alexander Hamilton's view in Federalist No. 84 that a bill of rights was unnecessary and potentially dangerous in contrast to the Anti-Federalist position that a bill of rights was needed to protect individual liberties.