Question

Although the Anti-Federalists lost their main goal, what important task did they accomplish?

A.) counting slaves for political representation in the Constitution through the Three-Fifths Compromise
B.) granting smaller states power through enhanced debate in the New Jersey Plan
C.)protecting individual liberties through the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution
D.)changing the national legislative system from unicameral to bicameral

Answer 1

Answer C. Although the anti-federalists wanted a weak federal government, fearing the possibility of another government in which they had just revolted against, they were able to push for the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights grants individuals protections from the government, especially a corrupt government.