Question

Which statement reflects the stance of the Anti-Federalists in the debate over the ratification of the new constitution?
A It does not do enough to prevent the government from becoming too powerful.
B It provides more individual rights than the average American citizen needs.
C It needs to establish a strong executive branch that is equal to the legislative branch.
D It place too much power in the hands of the state governments.

Answer 1

A

The Anti-Federalists argued the proposed Constitution gave the national government too much power and lacked sufficient safeguards (like a Bill of Rights) to protect individual liberties.