Why was the addition of a bill of rights necessary to ensure the Constitution was ratified or approved?

Question

1. The Anti-Federalists were fearful of a too powerful national government
2. The Federalists wanted the national government to have all the power

Answer 1

3. It provided assurances to the states and individuals that their rights would be protected and not infringed upon by the federal government.
4. It addressed the concerns of the Anti-Federalists that the Constitution did not adequately protect individual liberties and lacked specific guarantees for certain rights.
5. It served as a compromise between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, ultimately gaining the support needed for the ratification of the Constitution.
6. It helped alleviate the concerns that the new government could become tyrannical and violate the rights of citizens, as had been experienced under British rule.