Why did the Anti-Federalists oppose ratification of the Constitution?

Question

A.
They wanted the government to be divided into branches.
B.
They felt it gave the national government too much power.
C.
They wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation in place.
D.
They did not want the country run by political parties.

Answer 1

B. They felt it gave the national government too much power.

The Anti-Federalists opposed the ratification of the Constitution primarily because they believed it concentrated too much power in the national government, potentially undermining the rights of states and individuals. They were concerned about the lack of a Bill of Rights and feared that the Constitution would lead to tyranny.