Question

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Anti-Federalists felt the proposed Constitution would lead the country down a road
of corruption. (Select 3 fears held by the Anti-Federalist over the ratification of the
Constitution)

A. The concept of 3 branches went against the need to restrain the governments
power

B. The Bill of Rights would put too much power in the hands of the citizens

C. Central government would need to hold more power than the individual states

D. Presidents power to overturn decisions made by the Legislature

E. Court system would have more power than local courts

Answer 1

Answer: C, D, and E.

Step-by-step explanation:

A does not make sense, although the Anti-Federalists did wish to restrain the power of the Federal government.

B does not make sense because Anti-Federalists favored small government.

C makes sense because Anti-Federalists favored small governments and the states having the most power.

D makes sense because Anti-Federalists would fear the concentrated power given to a President and would see it as an attack on states' rights.

E makes sense because Anti-Federalists would favor small and local courts rather than a Federal court system with most of the power.

Answer 2

Answer: A, C, and D

Step-by-step explanation:

While the Anti-Federalists did not support the ratification of the Constitution, their concerns ultimately led to the addition of the Bill of Rights, which addressed many of their fears and guaranteed certain fundamental rights and protections for individuals against the government.