Describe 3 characteristics of the Anti-Federalists

o 1:

o 2:

o 3:

Anti-Federalists

- wanted a Bill of Rights in the Constitution

- did not like that the national government could have an army during peacetime

- policies favored farmers, artisans, and skilled workers

- did not approve of the necessary and proper clause (it gave too much power to the national government)

- feared a strong Executive branch would lead to a monarchy

- people must actively participate in order to have a free government