Foundations 1.3

What was a primary concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the new U.S. Constitution?

• It would grant too much power to individual states.

• It would establish a central government that was too strong.

• It would lead to an overly democratic system.

• It would fail to protect commercial interests.

Which of the following was a fear expressed by the Anti-Federalists about the proposed federal government?

• It would be unable to collect taxes effectively.

• It would establish a weak judiciary.

• It would maintain a standing army during peacetime.

• It would give too much power to the legislative branch.

Which of these was a key demand made by the Anti-Federalists to make the Constitution more acceptable?

• The establishment of a national bank.

• More explicit limits on federal power.

• A stronger executive branch.

• The abolition of state militias.

What argument did Alexander Hamilton make against including a Bill of Rights in the original Constitution?

• He believed it was necessary because states already had their own bills of rights.

• He thought it would paradoxically make it more likely for Congress to violate people's rights.

• He argued that the delegates were too exhausted to draft one.

• He felt that a Bill of Rights would weaken the federal government too much.