The power that led the Antifederalists to urge for a Bill of Rights was primarily related to the military power, as commander-in-chief. They were concerned about the potential for the president to misuse this authority and to assert too much control over the military, which could threaten individual liberties and state sovereignty. The Antifederalists believed that explicit protections for individual rights were necessary to safeguard against potential abuses of presidential power.
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 - no response given
military power, as commander-in-chief
military power, as commander-in-chief - no response given
the power to carry out the laws passed by Congress
the power to carry out the laws passed by Congress - no response given
the power to declare states of emergency without consulting Congress
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