Question

What was the main argument made by Anti-Federalists against ratifying the Constitution? (1 point)
Responses

Fear of powerful centralized government
Fear of powerful centralized government

Concern about foreign intervention
Concern about foreign intervention

Desire for stronger state powers
Desire for stronger state powers

Opposition to republican principles

Answer 1

The main argument made by Anti-Federalists against ratifying the Constitution was the **fear of powerful centralized government**. They believed that a strong central government would threaten individual liberties and the autonomy of the states.