What was one reason the Anti-Federalists opposed ratification of the U. S. Constitution?

A.

They believed the federal government needed a strong executive branch.

B.

They believed the federal government would have too much power over the states.

C.

They believed the United States would have a weak government without a bill of rights.

D.

They believed the United States needed a national court system.

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7 December, 00:09

What was one reason the Anti-Federalists opposed ratification of the U. S. Constitution?

A.

They believed the federal government needed a strong executive branch.

B.

They believed the federal government would have too much power over the states.

C.

They believed the United States would have a weak government without a bill of rights.

D.

They believed the United States needed a national court system.

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Madilynn · Answer 1

B. They believed the federal government would have too much power over the states.

Explanation:

Federalism is the central government, so by being an anti-federalist they would be against it rather than for it. Anti-federalists feared the central government would have too much power and they would fall back into the situation with Britain. Therefor the federalists changed the constitution so they would agree.