Question

Which of the following statements best explains why the addition of a bill of rights was necessary to ensure ratification of the Constitution? (1 point)
The Anti-Federalists were distrustful of state governments.
The Anti-Federalists were fearful of a too powerful national government.
The Federalists were distrustful of a national bill of rights being used by states.
The Federalists were fearful of a too powerful national government.

Answer 1

The Anti-Federalists were fearful of a too powerful national government.

They demanded explicit protections for individual rights as a condition for ratifying the Constitution, which led to the Bill of Rights.