What was the anti-federalist greatest concern about ratifying the US Constitution

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The greatest concern of the Anti-Federalists about ratifying the U.S. Constitution was the potential for the central government to become too powerful and infringe upon the rights and liberties of the individual states and their citizens. They argued that the Constitution lacked a specific bill of rights that would protect individual liberties, and they feared that without such protections, the federal government could become tyrannical. They believed that a strong national government would erode the powers and autonomy of the individual states, leading to a loss of democracy and representation. Additionally, they were apprehensive about the potential for an unchecked executive branch and felt that the new Constitution did not provide enough safeguards against abuse of power.
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