The response that best aligns with the concerns of the Antifederalists urging for a Bill of Rights is military power, as commander-in-chief. The Antifederalists were worried about the potential for the federal government to abuse its military powers and infringe upon the rights of individuals and states, which underscored the need for explicit protections of individual liberties in the form of a Bill of Rights.
What presidential power under the Constitution led the Antifederalists to urge for a Bill of Rights?
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veto power over acts of Congress
veto power over acts of Congress
military power, as commander-in-chief
military power, as commander-in-chief
the power to carry out the laws passed by Congress
the power to carry out the laws passed by Congress
the power to declare states of emergency without consulting Congress
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