Question

According to the Anti-Federalists, too strong of a national government meant __________.

A. eventual encroachment upon the sovereignty of the states
B. that a new constitutional convention would have to convene every few years
C. that slavery would be abolished immediately
D. that effective commerce between and among the states was an impossibility
E. that a monarchy was preferable to a republic

Answer 1

The Anti-Federalists believed that a strong national government threatened the sovereignty of states, overriding local autonomy and individual rights.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the Anti-Federalists, too strong of a national government meant eventual encroachment upon the sovereignty of the states. The Anti-Federalists were concerned that a centralized federal government would overpower state governments, undermine local authority, and lead to a loss of individual rights. They believed that maintaining strong state sovereignty was essential to protect the freedom and individual liberties of citizens.