Question

"The constitution does not protect individual liberties"

"The constitution should give more power to the states"

Which group would have made these arguments in 1787?

answers:

Free - Soilers

Federalists

Loyalists

Anti- Federalists

Answer 1

you sure

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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.