"The constitution does not protect individual liberties"

The arguments "The constitution does not protect individual liberties" and "The constitution should give more power to the states" would have been made by the **Anti-Federalists** in 1787.

Anti-Federalists were concerned about the potential for a strong central government to infringe on individual rights and preferred more power to be retained by the states. They argued for the inclusion of a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties.

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Yes, I am sure. The statements you provided reflect the concerns and positions typically held by the Anti-Federalists during the ratification debates of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.

1. **"The constitution does not protect individual liberties"**: This reflects the Anti-Federalists' argument that the original Constitution lacked explicit protections for individual rights, which ultimately led to the adoption of the Bill of Rights.

2. **"The constitution should give more power to the states"**: This aligns with the Anti-Federalists' belief in decentralizing power and preserving the authority of state governments over a strong national government.

In contrast, Federalists supported a stronger central government and believed the Constitution provided adequate safeguards for individual rights and the republic's stability.