The power that led the Antifederalists to urge for a Bill of Rights was military power, as commander-in-chief. The Antifederalists were concerned that the President's military authority could lead to the potential abuse of power and the infringement of individual liberties, which is why they advocated for the inclusion of a Bill of Rights to protect those liberties.
What presidential power under the Constitution led the Antifederalists to urge for a Bill of Rights?(1 point)
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the power to declare states of emergency without consulting Congress
the power to declare states of emergency without consulting Congress
the power to carry out the laws passed by Congress
the power to carry out the laws passed by Congress
military power, as commander-in-chief
military power, as commander-in-chief
veto power over acts of Congress
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