Which of the following statements voices the principal Anti-Federalist objection to the Constitution?

Question

A.
It contained no Bill of Rights.
B.
It promoted a monarch-like presidency.
C.
It did not protect the right of trial by jury.
D.
It gave Congress too much power to regulate trade

Answer 1

The principal Anti-Federalist objection to the Constitution is primarily voiced by:

A. It contained no Bill of Rights.

Anti-Federalists were concerned that the original Constitution did not include a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties against potential government overreach. While the other statements reflect some Anti-Federalist concerns, the lack of a Bill of Rights was a central issue for many who opposed the Constitution.