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The Anti-Federalists opposed the new U.S. Constitution for numerous reasons. They distrusted large, powerful national governments and believed liberty could only be protected in small republics in which the rulers were closely checked by the public. They believed a large nation could best be governed by a confederation, with local governments having the most control. A strong national government would be distant from the people and not capable of protecting the rights of the citizens. Congress would tax too heavily and the Supreme Court would overrule state courts. They distrusted the president having too much power, including a standing army under his control. They also favored the addition of a Bill of Rights to protect the citizens from the national government. They wanted the House of Representatives increased in size so it would reflect a greater variety of popular interests. The wanted a council created to check the actions of the president. They also favored leaving military affairs in the hands of the state militias.
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∙ 11y agoThey were against the Constitution because it took power away from the states and gave it to the people.
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What are federalists and anti-federalists?
The federalists were supporters of the Constitution while the anti-federalists oppose the Constitution because of its lack of a Bill of Rights. Key federalists include Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and initially James Madison (changes to a republican (former anti-federalists) later on) Key anti-federalists include, Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson.
Why did the anti-Federalists argue against the Constitution?
The anti federalists werent against the constitution, they were with it.
Who fought for and against ratification of the constitution?
Federalists fought for the ratification of the constitution and anti-federalists fought against it. For more information, visit the Related Question.
What do you call a federalist that is against the ratification of the US Constitution?
Federalists were for the ratification of the Constitution. Those who opposed such ratification were called Anti-Federalists or Confederalists.
Why did federalists and anti federalists clash over the ratification of the constitution?
Because the federalists wanted the constitution and the anti-Federalists didn't, because the anti-Federalists wanted a smaller government and were afraid the Constitution would take away their freedom.
Is it true or false the federalists were against the constitution?
It is False. Anti-federalists were against the Constitution.
Is it true or false that the Federalists were against the Constitution?
It is False. Anti-federalists were against the Constitution.
What are federalists and anti-federalists?
The federalists were supporters of the Constitution while the anti-federalists oppose the Constitution because of its lack of a Bill of Rights. Key federalists include Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and initially James Madison (changes to a republican (former anti-federalists) later on) Key anti-federalists include, Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson.
Why did the anti-Federalists argue against the Constitution?
The anti federalists werent against the constitution, they were with it.
What was the main argument between federalists and anti-federalists?
Federalists wanted to urge the Constitution to be in action, but the Anti-Federalists didn't want the Constitution to be in commencement. They were against it.
What two groups fought back forth about ratifying the constitution?
The Federalists, who were for the ratification of the Constitution, and the Anti-federalists, who were against the ratification.
What was the significant of federalists papers?
the anti-federalists were against the constitution and for them to agree with the federalist the federalists needed to add a bill of rights so the anti-federalists could agree with the philadelphia constitution
What was the argument between the anti-federalist and federalist?
Federalists wanted to urge the Constitution to be in action, but the Anti-Federalists didn't want the Constitution to be in commencement. They were against it.
Who were the federalist a and anti federalists?
anti federalist are people who are against the constitution and federalist are people who want the constitution
Which of the groups was against the constitution when it was first written?
The Anti Federalists
Who fought for and against ratification of the constitution?
Federalists fought for the ratification of the constitution and anti-federalists fought against it. For more information, visit the Related Question.
What kind of people were anti-federalist?
those against the constitution were anti federalists
